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Sunbury library leaves home of 42 years
This week Sunbury library is closing the doors on more than 42 years of history. The library is relocating from its Macedon Street building on…
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New grant for old weed issue
A Moorabool environmental group has received $26,000 to develop “innovative” and land-sensitive weed control technology. Moorabool Landcare Network has been awarded the federal government grant…
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Centre for Christmas
Children will receive a free breakfast and gift from Santa at CS Square shopping centre in Caroline Springs as part of the festive season. The…
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Melton bands push on
Melton will play host to a FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands event on Saturday, December 2. The Western Metropolitan Regional Final heat will…
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All aboard station consultation
Residents are invited to have their say on the proposed new train station in the future town centre of Toolern. The new Toolern train…
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Funding boost for Melton
Melton is receiving a multimillion dollar boost to help keep up with its booming population. Eight projects in Melton will receive a total of…
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Wishing a beaut Christmas to all
Melton is once again playing a role in Australia’s largest and longest-running Christmas gift appeal. Kmart Melton’s Wishing Tree Appeal was launched at Woodgrove Shopping…
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Eisteddfod rocks again
For some schools, the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge was a bit of fun. But for others, such as Melton Secondary College, it meant so much more.…
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Good timing on the Ballarat line
Punctuality on the Ballarat rail line has improved to its highest level in 10 months, with 88.2 per cent of services arriving at their destinations…
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Ambo response times improve
Ambulance response times are on the improve in Melton, despite dealing with one of the worst flu periods in memory. On average, Melton recorded a…
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Djerriwarrh fun for all
The Djerriwarrh Festival turned on the fun for Melton families at the weekend. The annual festival attracted thousands of people to the Melton Recreation Reserve…
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Tributes flow for bee victim
A flag will fly at half-mast in Ballan, the hometown of a young gardener killed by a swarm of bees while working for Dunkeld’s Royal…
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Bail breachers get court out
More than 180 bail breaches in Melton were recorded in the past year. Statistics released by the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria revealed that the…
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Vandals hit creek again
Toolern Creek in Melton’s west has been hit by vandals twice in recent weeks, prompting residents to call for more “respect” for the area. About…
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Council seeks pokies profit deal
An expansion of Hillside’s Sugar Gum hotel could introduce 20 more gaming machines into the Melton municipality. Councillors last week supported an application to amend…
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