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No change on Caroline Springs police station hours: Inspector
Melton’s top cop has categorically ruled out extending the opening hours of the Caroline Springs police station, even though the area will receive an extra…
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On a mission to smile
When June Adamson’s husband died six years ago, life became very lonely for the Brookfield woman. She was withdrawn, socially isolated and just “a bit…
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Council fury at state budget snub
Melton and Moorabool councils have slammed last week’s state government budget for its “glaring omissions” of vital infrastructure funding for the neighbouring municipalities. The Andrews…
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Take time for mums this mother’s day
If there’s one thing Kathryn Long has learnt from her own mum, it’s to spend as much time with her children as she can. “Spend…
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Melton Botanic Garden’s bounty unearthed
Finding out about indigenous plants, caring for a mini-eucalyptus tree or tapping into your inner botanist – there’s much to discover at one of Melton’s…
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Todd Woodbridge inspires a racket
Hundreds of excited Bacchus Marsh youngsters have enjoyed meeting and playing tennis with 22-time Grand Slam champion Todd Woodbridge. Woodbridge visited Bacchus Marsh Primary School…
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Budget plan angers Moorabool councillors
Several Moorabool councillors have slammed the council’s 2017-18 draft budget, arguing their communities have been short-changed. The council has allocated $15 million in the draft…
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Help for Melton kids in crisis
Melton’s homeless young people have been given hope with the state government committing $5.4 million over the next four years to fund a crisis response…
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Youth award caps an inspiring journey for Poppe-Simone Sakr
When Poppe-Simone Sakr joined Special Olympics Victoria 18 months ago, she didn’t realise how much she could achieve in such a short amount of time.…
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State budget brings money for Brimbank schools and roads
One of the big-ticket items in last week’s state budget for Brimbank residents is $23 million for the purchase of land needed to complete Taylors…
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Police continue search for missing Melton South teen
Police are continuing their search for a Melton South teenager who’s been missing for a fortnight. Emily McMinn, 14, was last seen about 8.45am on…
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What the state budget will deliver for Melton, Moorabool
UPDATE: Money has been set aside in this year’s state budget to build the long-awaited primary school in the booming suburb of Burnside and to…
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Volunteers to a tea
A morning tea celebrating the many dedicated volunteers of Wyndham will be held next week. Wyndham council will host the free event in Werribee on…
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Melton South toddler’s drowning prompts coroner to call for action on backyard pool fences
The Victorian government has again been urged by a coroner to implement better pool safety measures following the drowning death of a two-year-old boy, who…
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Soccer cops some fun in Melton
More than 500 Melton youngsters braved cold, wet and wild weather last Wednesday to play soccer with the boys and girls in blue. For the…
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