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Heat is on pools policy
Moorabool council’s temperature-based policy that dictates the opening hours of its two outdoor pools has re-ignited calls for an indoor aquatic centre for the…
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Jobs tactic to fight crime
Victoria Police is throwing its support behind young people in the west as part of its campaign to steer them away from crime and into…
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Street art springs to life
Street and stencil artist HAHA is bringing his art and ideas to Melton. Those keen to unleash their inner creativity joined HAHA – aka Regan…
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Extra comfort for commuters
Bacchus Marsh train passengers will have more room thanks to three new V/Locity carriages for commuters on a weekday service. The 5.35pm train from Southern Cross…
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Birth of a great idea
Mums in Moorabool have a whole ‘village’ to support them through pregnancy thanks to a new program in Bacchus Marsh. Group co-ordinator Katherine Geurts said…
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Home safety a call away
Police and community volunteers are encouraging Melton residents to list their details on safety registers. All residents can place their information on the Community Safety…
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Smash and grab in Melton West
Detectives are appealing for assistance following a smash and grab at a Harkness supermarket this morning. Melton Crime Investigation Unit said three men in two…
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Man charged after Melton West shooting
A 28-year-old Melton man has been charged with serious assault and firearms-related offences following a non-fatal shooting in Melton West earlier this month. Emergency services…
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Police investigate Melton house fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that gutted an abandoned home in Melton’s west last night. Firefighters were called to the Harkness Road property at…
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Cool cars, great cause
Car enthusiasts are getting revved up to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation this weekend. The Street Kred Car Club will host its…
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Fantasy a new reality
A Melton South author’s latest book has woven some magic overseas and was a finalist for an international award. The Wizardess, a fantasy novel by…
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Kids set to sparkle in Journey Through Oz
Parkwood Green Primary School pupils are looking forward to turning in sparkling performances when their Journey Through Oz show hits the stage. The school’s pupils…
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Island-style party time
An Island outlook ruled at Melton Secondary College last week in honour of the school’s Pacific students. The Pasifika Week, lead by the VCAL students,…
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Melton gets down on dumping
Melton council is exploring ways to put a lid on illegal rubbish dumping across the municipality. Council officers are looking to update the waste service…
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Council flags parking warnings
Drivers could be issued with warning notices for illegally parking in Melton if it is their first offence. Coburn ward councillor Bob Turner moved…
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