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Melton jobs figures on the rise
Melton is in the midst of an employment boom, new census data has revealed. Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals that the Melton Local…
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Kinder help for disadvantaged
About 40 kindergarten places will be reserved for children from disadvantaged families in Melton next year. The reserved spots, part of the state government’s Pre-purchased…
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Golden reward for Nicole
A Bacchus Marsh student has completed one of the most highly recognised youth development programs. Bacchus Marsh Grammar’s Nicole Farnell, 18, was one of 42…
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Mount Cottrell fire battled
Firefighters fought a large grass and scrub fire in Mount Cottrell last week. Crews were called to the incident at Dohertys Road on Wednesday, November…
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Bridge plan gets tick
A long-awaited $9.1 million upgrade of Westwood Drive has been given the green light. Melton council has been working for the past two years to…
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My place: Pradeep Tiwari
Fresh from the success of his recent Festival of Lights, Pradeep Tiwari wants to bring some Christmas cheer to his beloved West Footscray. He speaks with Benjamin…
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MY PLACE: Kim Shaw
Fairyologist Kim Shaw talks to Dewi Sherry about her unusual Melton-based business. What is your connection to Melton? I am the owner and creative director…
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Bras, boots and all for Western Districts
The Western Districts Women’s Rugby team is collecting bras, boots and equipment for young women in Africa. Together with the Tag Rugby Trust charity, the…
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Teneal is Borneo-bound
Kurunjang Secondary College student Teneal Revell has been fundraising whenever and wherever she can to get herself on an expedition to Borneo. The 14-year-old was…
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Fitness crew in mo show
The fight against cancer became physical at the weekend. A fitness team at Progressive Health and Performance in Melton held a 24-hour event to raise…
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Melton gifts a tree of love
Melton residents are being encouraged to donate gifts to the annual Melton Country Club wishing tree. Throughout December, residents are encouraged to provide gifts and…
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Young artists power up public works
A new street art project has launched in Rockbank. Melton City Council, in partnership with Powercor and Woodlea, helped propel the Community Power Street Art…
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Forecast weather wipes out Melton Carols
Carols by Candlelight in Melton has been cancelled. The council cancelled the event – due to take place on Saturday, December 2 at Hannah Watts Park – after…
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Firefighters battle Mount Cottrell blaze
Firefighters battled a large grass and scrub fire in Mount Cottrell yesterday. Crews were called to the incident on Dohertys Road at 5.30pm. Thirty-six appliances…
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Arnolds Creek team skips ahead
There is a bounce in the step of 14 Arnolds Creek Primary School pupils after they came home victorious from the recent national skipping championships.…
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