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Rob Leslie is on a mission to welcome refugees to Ballan
Rob Leslie is on a mission to welcome people to Ballan. The church leader has formed a group to welcome refugees to Moorabool. He speaks…
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Calls for avid knitters and crocheters to create 3000 poppies
Knitted poppies will adorn the trees of Bacchus Marsh’s Avenue of Honour in two years’ time to commemorate 100 years since its planting. The Bacchus…
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Big expansion to Wyndham electoral roll
If you notice Wyndham polling centres are a little busier than usual as you cast your vote this Saturday, it’s because of a 15 per…
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Islamic youth centre rejection may be appealed
The Islamic group backing plans for a youth centre at Hoppers Crossing will consider its options after Wyndham council refused a permit for the chosen…
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Federal Labor announces funding for Parwan employment hub
Federal Labor has promised to fund a multi-million-dollar agricultural hub at Parwan if it wins this weekend’s election. Earlier this year, Moorabool chief executive Rob…
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Time to get serious about Melton’s soaring crime rates
Victoria’s Police Minister Lisa Neville says Melton’s spiralling crime rate is causing her concern. “We understand people are genuinely concerned, particularly with increases in theft…
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Community group works to improve health of environment
Benny Sebastian has been itching to “do something” for Australia since he migrated from southern India almost a decade ago. For Mr Sebastian, president of…
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Endangered species comes to life for children at Melton
Endangered species will come to life at Melton these school holidays. Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Showtime are creating an interactive zoo experience for children to…
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Brookfield woman receives gong for selfless work with children
For the past 26 years, Margaret Behan has devoted herself to helping make life better for children with disabilities. When Ms Behan moved to Brookfield…
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Sarah’s Space offers support for people battling addictions
It was a fitting birthday celebration for a woman who loved the colour pink and poetry, and wanted to “change the world”. Noelle Dickson launched…
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Dogs laid low in pet food scare
Australian producer VIP Pet Foods is investigating after a Melton man found what he thought were pieces of wire in puppy food. Patrick Goudie, 21,…
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Friends rally to make life easier for Ollie’s folks
When doctors told Taylah Bills and Jordan Hornesy their baby might not survive and asked whether they wanted to terminate the pregnancy, the young couple…
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“Flood-prone” residents refused to be dammed
Bacchus Marsh residents are fighting a proposed planning amendment which would label their properties “flood-prone”. Moorabool council last Wednesday considered submissions to a proposed Amendment…
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Social justice and mental health issues on student’s agenda
Social justice and mental health issues will be high on Victoria Vassallo’s agenda when she attends next month’s student congress. The year 12 Catholic Regional…
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Students at Springside K-9 College raise awareness of their local grasslands
Students at Springside K-9 College have gone wild for conservation. Year 6 students worked with Melton council on raising awareness of their local grasslands as part…
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