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School ushers in a new era
A brand-new building for a Caroline Springs school will serve as a “powerful reminder of strong community interest and growth”. Southern Cross Grammar VCE students…
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Clock’s ticking on fete for all
The countdown is on for the Burnside Retirement Village annual fete and Gordon Douglas is keeping a sharp eye on the clock. Mr Douglas, who…
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Ready for battle of the brave
Australia’s champion jousters will don their armour in a trans-Tasman battle this weekend. The home team will face off against New Zealand’s finest in the…
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More seats to ease rail squeeze
More seats for passengers on peak-hour Bacchus Marsh services are now available after the roll-out of a new VLocity train last week. A six-carriage VLocity…
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Man charged with missing Melton woman’s murder.
A Rockbank man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body in New South Wales yesterday. The 57-year-old Melton woman’s body…
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MY PLACE: Jarrod Bingham
Snake catcher Jarrod Bingham is a sight for sore eyes when residents need to clear their homes of many unwanted guests. The Moorabool councillor talks with…
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Manure powers plant
A Bungaree dairy farm is attempting to turn 24,000 litres of cow poo into power. Ballarat-based mining company Gekko Systems designed and built a “biodigester”…
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Teens charged over shopping centre brawl
Five teenagers have been interviewed and two have been charged after a brawl in a shopping centre in Melton West last week which allegedly left…
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Joshua McConnell leaves them in his wake
Joshua McConnell is looking to blow his competition out of the water at the Wakeboard Australia national championships this week. The Bacchus Marsh 19 year-old…
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Hands up for harmony day
African drumming and henna tattooing will be part of the fun at a number of upcoming events in celebration of Melton’s rich diversity. Cultural Diversity…
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Burnside owner shaken by attacks
A Burnside mini mart owner whose business has been broken into three times in the past four months is considering leaving the country after the…
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Work begins on busy Darley intersection
A busy Darley intersection will receive a $2.4 million facelift. Works are now under way on the upgrade of the Gisborne Road and Holts Lane…
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Boy, 13, assaulted at Manor Lakes basketball court
A 13-year-old boy was assaulted at a basketball court in Manor Lakes on Saturday evening, after a group of youths demanded his phone. Police are…
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Mental health care is a rewarding career
For Rory Dalton, working as an emergency mental health clinician at Werribee Mercy Hospital means he gets an opportunity to help vulnerable people every day.…
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Council’s shout for liquor views
Melton residents are being asked for their view on guidelines for alcohol service and consumption. Melton council adopted its alcohol and liquor policy framework in…
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