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VEC issues fines for council poll no-show
More than 13,000 Melton and Moorabool residents have been slapped with fines for not voting in last year’s council elections. The Victorian Electoral Commission has…
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Caroline Springs woman’s shout-out to inspire
Sherry-Rose Watts doesn’t see herself on television, in magazines, on company boards or in political circles. It’s this chronic under-representation of young, black, African women…
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Development funds lay idle
The state government has reaped in more than $43 million from developers in Melton but has spent less than 3 per cent of that money…
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Melton South Sudanese community stepping up for peace
Each time John Garang Kon scrolls through Facebook or turns on the TV, he feels like he’s bombarded with anti-South Sudanese sentiment. When reports of…
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Melton mayor defends tea costs
Melton mayor Sophie Ramsey has defended spending $18,500 on a high tea to celebrate International Women’s Day, saying she “couldn’t care” about social media comments…
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Bacchus Marsh man charged with sexual assault
A Bacchus Marsh man has been charged with four counts of sexual assault. Police allege the 56-year-old assaulted two victims between May last year and…
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Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary search for new pasture
An open day is being held in Gordon next weekend for people wanting to adopt, foster or sponsor horses without homes. Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary…
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CCTV safety trial puts Diggers Rest neighbours in loop
Residents in one Diggers Rest street will soon start “electronic” patrols as part of a community CCTV link-up. Not-for-profit group Community Against Crime (CAC) will…
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Man charged over fatal Bacchus Marsh crash
A 25-year-old man has been charged over a fatal crash in Bacchus Marsh at the weekend. The Bacchus Marsh man was the driver of a…
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Road blitz nabs pedal pushers
Speedsters and others drivers flouting the road rules copped the wrath of the law on Hume and Macedon Ranges roads during a recent police blitz.…
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Planned burn-offs ready to fire
If you see a lot of smoke around Little River early next month, don’t be alarmed. Wyndham council’s controlled burn program is starting on April…
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Photography is a bloomin’ good hobby
A year ago, Victoria Butera didn’t know much about photography. But after just 12 months being behind the lens, the 13-year-old is making a name…
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Bacchus Marsh teen’s triple treat
Bacchus Marsh teen Jye Burton was seven when he started swimming. He loved the feeling of being in the water, but the monotony of the…
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Recipe for understanding
A recipe book celebrating the food, families and heritage of Melton and Bacchus Marsh locals was launched during Harmony Day celebrations last week. Djerriwarrh Health…
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Don Nardella pressure mounts
Melton MP Don Nardella told parliamentary auditors he lived in an Ocean Grove caravan park instead of his second residence in St Kilda because the…
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