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Breakthrough technology bosts fight against cancer
Care for seriously ill patients has stepped up a notch at Footscray Hospital via new technology, the first of its kind in Victoria. The new…
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My Melton: John Bentley
What is your connection to Melton? My wife and I moved to Melton in October, 1976, to escape living in a flat, to have a…
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Doctor loses suspension appeal
A Caroline Springs doctor whose home clinic is under investigation has had her bid to lift suspension of her registration quashed by the Victorian Supreme…
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The eyes have it for this artist
A Caroline Springs artist says she wanted to show people the world through her eyes in her latest exhibition. Audrey Buttigieg Cardona has 17 pieces…
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Water on the agenda
Melton students are tackling the big issues for an upcoming kids conference about the environment. Kurunjang Secondary College students have been selected to present at…
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Warning on wood collection
Firewood collectors have been warned to stay within load limits and stick with properly designated areas. The spring firewood collection season on public land opened…
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Teen sets high goals
A young Melton netballer has set herself some big goals for the future and she’s on her way to achieving them after landing a spot…
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Swooping birds let fly
Swooping season for birds is upon us and walkers and cyclists are being reminded to beware. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)…
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Pups on patrol for vets
Melton pound pups could get their second chance at life working as therapy dogs for veterans in the west thanks to the Young Diggers program.…
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Tasty times in Eynesbury
Lovers of the finer things in life are being invited to feast on the west’s best produce at Eynesbury Homestead later this month. The historic…
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Oz kids set to shine
Parkwood Green Primary School pupils have been busy little munchkins making poppies and a set of the Emerald city for their upcoming school production. The…
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Main target achieved
Three kilometres of 40-year-old pipeline has been replaced in Darley meaning fewer water disruptions for residents. The $950,000 project involved replacing the large water main…
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Program to foster hope
The call has sounded for more people to care for kids in need around Melton. More than 100 Melton foster children have been turned away…
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Train near miss prompts warning
Pedestrians and motorists are dicing with death by illegally crossing railway lines and V/Line wants it to stop. The warning comes on the back of…
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Dressed to impress
Big Friendly Giants, princes and princesses, wizards and warriors strutted the catwalk at Rockbank Primary School’s book week festivities last week. The parade, featuring students…
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