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MY PLACE: Holly Glavich
Williamstown teenager Holly Glavich is working hard to help others. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? I have lived…
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Cash lifeline for auto industry
A new state government grants program could be a boon for a Melton plastics manufacturer that faced job cuts after Victoria’s automotive industry shut up…
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Kids enjoy a novel idea
Students at Arnold’s Creek Primary School found a creative way to spread the word about cyber safety. Year 3 and 4 pupils teamed up with…
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Melton takes state title
Melton Secondary College students dominated the field and came home state rugby league champions. The school’s girls rugby nines team claimed the state title and…
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MY MELTON: Dennis Wright
What is your connection to Melton? My wife Glenys and I built our first home here in Melton and we’ve raised our three children here.…
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New film to target bullying
A Caroline Springs filmmaker is pulling no punches as she addresses bullying in her latest work. Director Giovanna Mercuri is halfway through the filming of…
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Call for more rail upgrades
Moorabool council is calling on the state government to fund a business case for more upgrades to the Ballarat rail line. Moorabool mayor Paul Tatchell…
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Rural growth in the pipeline
The rural communities of Bungaree and Wallace could soon be the Moorabool Shire’s newest growth zones if a push to have sewerage connected to the…
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Melton avoids major flooding
Melton and Moorabool received less rain than forecasts predicted, as thunderstorms, flooding and severe weather lashed parts of the state at the weekend. Suburbs around…
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Last stand honoured with bravery award
A man who saved a friend’s family from a fire in Scotsburn has been awarded one of Australia’s highest honours. Brendan Walker, 52, of Ballarat,…
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Health takes a new direction in the west
A new group has formed to connect community groups, leaders and volunteers across Melbourne’s west. Established by the HealthWest Partnership, connectwest is a membership-based network…
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‘Beautiful’ upgrades take centre stage in Melton
A $13.1 million Melton town centre refurbishment is a big step closer to being completed. Stage three of the Pride of Melton project – a…
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Melton Tennis aces fundraiser
A Melton sporting group will donate its entire week of “ball money” or income to breast cancer research. Melton Twilight Tennis Association secretary Andrew Dobson…
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Vinnies shop a blessing
A traditional blessing ceremony heralded in the opening of a new Vinnies store in Bacchus Marsh. St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria state president Michael…
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Cash boost a win for wildlife
A local landcare group has received an $18,000 boost to help bring back native wildlife to the Melton region. Daryl Akers, secretary of the…
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