News
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A hundred days of fun in Melton South
Melton South Primary School pupils have celebrated 100 days of learning. Grade 1 pupils and their teachers last week celebrated the milestone of a century…
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Dingo pups cuddle call
Fancy a cuddle with the newest and cutest additions to the Dingo Discovery Research Centre in Toolern Vale? Members of the public have a rare…
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Friendship is the key
Music fans are in for a treat when two of Melbourne’s brightest singer-songwriters perform in Bacchus Marsh. Georgia Fields and Phia are nearing the end…
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William’s up for a fight
Melton has a little “superhero” in William Smith. The Batman and Lego-loving youngster was diagnosed with stage five Wilms tumor, a type of childhood cancer…
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IN FOCUS: Family approach helps law firm
Callea Pearce Lawyers, a vibrant firm with offices in Melton and Werribee, has a team of experts who, according to managing director James-Anthony (aka JA)…
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IN FOCUS: Gisborne’s gurus of hi-tech wheels
Gardiner’s Garage has been a mainstay of Gisborne since the 1860s, when it began life as a blacksmiths.
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Sign of the times for streetscape
Poorly designed advertising in shops in Melton’s town centre could be bound for the scrap heap as the council looks at new signage guidelines. Council’s…
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Growing for the future
Students from Christ the Priest primary school join thousands of children around the state who will be rolling up their sleeves and mucking in to…
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Men’s Shed toys with new project
Youngsters living in foster care will receive a handmade gift thanks to Taylors Hill “sheddies”. Members of Taylors Hill Men’s Shed have been hard at…
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Dancing up a storm
Rehearsals are under way as Melton West Primary School children prepare to shine in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular later this year. The annual production…
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Dyeing to try henna
Waves of people can expect to have a “hands on” experience of Indian culture at the next henna workshop in Melton. The popular workshop, at…
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Drone sparks security buzz
Melton council has solved a mystery for one woman whose sleep was interrupted by the sound of a large drone buzzing above her Kurunjang home.…
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Ravenhall prison a jobs provider
The new medium-security Ravenhall Correction Centre will create 700 new jobs when it becomes operational later this year, the state government says. Victoria’s newest prison,…
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Study needs teachers
A Darley woman is calling on teachers to share their experiences and give feedback on inclusion and inclusive education for a research project. Janette Trento…
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Living the dream
Calling all dreamers! Organisers of the annual Melton South Dream Big festival need volunteers to help plan and deliver the popular community event. Local arts,…














