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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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Brigade a family affair
A Melton fire brigade comprising seven families has shown its mettle at the recent state championships. The 23 competitors representing Melton Tatura placed second at…
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Funding to build strong communities
Upgrades are on the horizon for two Bacchus Marsh community hubs thanks to $20,000 in federal grants. Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club and The Neighbours Place…
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We will, we will rock your world
Aspiring rock gods, listen up – it’s your time to shine. Bacchus Marsh community theatre company Performing Arts Headquarters has sounded the call for auditions…
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Bacchus Marsh hospital operations get a lift
The sterilisation unit at Bacchus Marsh hospital is in for an upgrade valued at almost half a million dollars. Djerriwarrh Health Services will receive $468,000…
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Pesky birds in full flight
A Diggers Rest woman says she is faced with cutting down five gum trees on her property in a bid to rid her family of…
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Rockbank is croc-a-block
Vicki Lowing is known as the Croc Lady. For more than 20 years, the wildlife educator has kept crocodiles as pets – she lives with…
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Police want you to ‘like’ their page
A Victoria Police social media page which will service the Moorabool shire is now live and residents are being urged to give it the “thumbs…
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Nightclub arrest in Werribee
A 20-year-old Hoppers Crossing man who allegedly jumped the fence of a nightclub in Watton Street, Werribee on Sunday morning has been charged with a…
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