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New chair for VicHealth
VicHealth board member Ian Hamm has been named the new chair of the organisation, replacing former federal Health Minister and longtime Gellibrand MP, Nicola Roxon…
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New RACV campaign rolls out
RACV is shining a spotlight on Melbourne’s most dangerous intersections, with a new campaign that targets Melburnians heading into the hotspots. RACV announced the results…
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Dog attack fears as parcel delivery ramps up
Australia Post is urging dog owners to properly secure their pets this holiday season, as new data reveals 46 posties a week are falling victim…
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Funding for volunteers
Melton’s emergency service volunteers will soon receive more trucks, equipment and modern facilities to help them keep their community safe as part of the Volunteer…
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Community calendar
Myrniong Community Carols Pentland Hills Uniting Church and Christ Church Anglican Myrniong is hosting a free sausage sizzle and supper as part of this year’s…
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Council urges fast-track for Melton line
Melton council has backed a call for the state government to fast-track the long-awaited electrification of the Melton rail line, urging the project to be…
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Melton’s merry carols
Hannah Watts Park is set to light up with festive cheer as Melton’s Carol by Candlelights returns on Saturday 13 December. The much-loved, free family-friendly…
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More dogs on the block
Melton council has unanimously moved on approving an expansion to a long-standing domestic animal boarding facility in Toolern Vale, paving the way for Dogdayz to…
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Diggers Rest bring festive cheer
The Lions Club of Diggers Rest and Diggers Rest Primary School are set to bring festive cheer to the community when the annual Diggers Rest…
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Melton adopts 2026–29 pet strategy
Melton council has adopted its latest Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) for 2026-29, laying out the direction for the city’s animal management services over the…
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Vanishing act on Houdini monument
A monument honouring Australia’ first powered flight by American escapist and magician Harry Houdini has been destroyed for the second time this year. The historic…
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Books inspired by inventor brother
A Taylors Hill author has penned a series of books inspired by her late brother. The first book in Nina De Goederen’s ‘Johnny the inventor’…
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Melton, Moorabool response times rise
Ambulance response times across Melton and Moorabool continue to sit below the statewide average, according to the latest data from Ambulance Victoria. Performance data between…
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Melton Valley tees up 20 more years
Melton Valley Golf Club will continue to call its long-time home base on Melton Valley Drive and High Street its own, after council unanimously moved…
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Discounts on cat desexing
Melton council is again encouraging residents to look after the health of their furry feline friends. Partnered with the Vet Project, Melton council is offering…
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