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Fireys need your help
The Toolern Vale fire brigade has sounded the call for 10 new recruits to strengthen its numbers. The Country Fire Authority is running a six-week…
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Council focus on state of lake
Fountain maintenance, plant management and litter collection are high on the list of priorities as Melton council takes measures to improve the condition of Lake…
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MY MELTON: Kirsty Lanzendoerfer
What is your connection to Melton? My connection to Melton is strong, with most of our family and friends living in Melton. How long…
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Thieves loot Parwan fire station
Thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment from the Parwan fire station, leaving the brigade unable to attend the recent bushfires in Victoria’s south-west.…
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Drones will be on the hunt for duck season
There will be eyes in the sky to keep people in line this duck hunting season. Environment, Land, Water and Planning Department staff will use…
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Super posting for Jenny
It takes an entire community to tackle crime, Ballarat’s new top cop says. Veteran detective Jenny Wilson started her role as superintendent last week –…
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Ghost pub’s bash is pure gold
The golden years are far from over for the Blackwood Hotel. The landmark pub’s 150th anniversary coincides with the Australian Heritage Festival on Saturday, May…
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Bringing back the ’80s
Tube socks, scrunchies, neon colours, blue eyeshadow and big hair will be the dress code for partygoers next month. The Big 80s Party is rolling…
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IN FOCUS: Wyndham Park PS – A learning community
Actively upholding the values expressed in the school’s motto, “Aspire Learn Achieve”, has enabled Wyndham Park Primary School to grow enrolments to approximately 400 students…
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IN FOCUS: Jolly Miller – good times, ace tastes
The Jolly Miller in Bacchus Marsh got a snazzy revamp in November and now it’s launched a new menu. Part of the town’s streetscape since…
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IN FOCUS: Heathdale and the love of learning
One of the biggest decisions parents make is choosing the right school for their child. Each school is different. Ross Grace, Heathdale Christian College principal,…
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We can do better: V/Line
V/Line has committed to improving performance on the Ballarat line after recent data showed punctuality and reliability at their lowest since November. Recent figures show…
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Motorcyclists dies in Melton South crash
A motorcyclist died in a collision at Melton South yesterday. Police said a white utility and a motorcycle were both travelling city-bound when they collided…
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IN FOCUS: On the road with Jayco Ballarat
As a caravanner of many years, Scott McPherson knows a thing or two about the favourite way Australians love to see their vast country. He…
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IN FOCUS: Taste of Thailand in Melton
Thai cuisine has long been one of the most popular in the Australian foodie scene and now Pooki Porntalak and her sister Poppy are bringing…
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