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There’s a buzz around festival
Lovers of the sweet life can make a beeline to Diggers Rest for the annual Beekeeping and Honey Festival next month. The festival, organised by…
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Melton snake service wins extra time
Melton’s free snake removal program could be here to stay. A report outlining the results of a two-year trial snake removal program in the area…
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Council cash cap on tea talkers
Melton council has agreed to cap the amount it will spend on guest speakers for its International Women’s Day high tea at $5000 – in…
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Step up for busy kids
A Melton dance program needs help to keep its weekend classes moving. BusyFeet – a dance, music and movement program for children with intellectual and…
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Cancer mum reeling from burglary
A terminally ill mother has chased a group of teenage thieves who allegedly tried to steal her car out of the driveway of her north-west…
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Sweet taste of success
A Bacchus Marsh woman had her 10 minutes of fame last week at a national theatre festival. Leanne Sampson-Bowden made her directorial debut at the…
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Car fires spark hunt for arsonists
Police are on the hunt for two people in relation to four car fires in Melton in the past two months. Melton Crime Investigation Unit…
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Melton Secondary College is on the rise
Melton Secondary College students and teachers aim to build on recent achievements as they head into the new school year. The school’s most recent year…
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MY PLACE
Lanre Adebayo wants to help shape Melton’s future by sharing his experiences. The Melton West resident talks to Esther Lauaki. What is your connection to…
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Dry argument for Eynesbury
Eynesbury residents fear Melton council has forgotten about their neighbourhood as they watch lush greenery wither away. A number of residents are rallying the council…
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Busy weekend for police blitz
Speedsters, unregistered vehicles and drivers using their mobile phones were the target of a recent police blitz during the Australia Day long weekend. Highway patrol…
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Melton’s policing boost
More front-line police officers will take to Melton streets this month. Almost 240 additional police will be deployed across the North-West Metro region which takes…
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In brief
Square deal Construction of the $45 million CS Square redevelopment started last week. The Caroline Springs shopping centre will be expanded by 6500 square metres…
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Ballan pulls in a crowd
Collectors and motor enthusiasts are gearing up for next weekend’s Ballan Great Vintage Rally and Tractor Pull. The rally has been running for more 15…
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100 reasons to celebrate
A long line of family members is getting ready to party with Maria Gebing. The soon-to-be centenarian’s four children, 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two…
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