News
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Autism inspiration out of the blue
The amazing things people with autism can accomplish are being put firmly in focus as part of Autism Awareness Month events in Sunbury and the…
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Population boom in Melton and Moorabool
Moorabool is amidst a population boom. Almost 600 people moved into the shire last year, up 1.9 per cent from 2014, making it the fourth…
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Darley Park clubrooms trashed by vandals again
Moorabool ratepayers will foot a $5000 repair bill after vandals destroyed clubrooms and equipment at Darley Park five times in the past two months. In…
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Melton South pupils get creative
Sapphire and Joshua are young authors … and they’ve put themselves in print to prove it. The Melton South Primary School first grade pupils created…
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Parwan mushroom farmer in TV spotlight
Tim Idlington has progressed from mushroom farms in Parwan to television and will soon be appearing on Channel Seven’s My Kitchen Rules. The Parwan Valley…
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A challenge for avid readers
Payton, Tommy, Kaya and Whitiora (pictured) will be burying their heads in books for the next six months. The Arnolds Creek Primary School prep pupils…
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Cash bid to wipe graffiti
Councils can now apply for funding in a bid to wipe out graffiti. The Victorian government grants program, launched on March 15, provides up to…
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Call to take petrol theft more seriously
Police are being called upon to act promptly on fuel thefts and to treat the crime more seriously. Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce executive director…
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Moment’s paws for animal welfare
Take a moment’s paws this month and think about the thousands of animals subject to cruelty. And in May, take out your running shoes, prepare…
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Retraction and apology
Brendan Bennett commenced legal proceedings in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) against the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES), seeking a review of a…
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Hospital warnings raised six years ago
Red flags were being raised for years about systemic failures of process and practice at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital, an Auditor- General’s report…
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Land acquisitions ‘on table’ for CFA training site
The state government may need to compulsorily acquire land at Ballan for a new Country Fire Authority training centre site. The hunt has been on…
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Moorabool council seeks above-cap rates rise
Moorabool council wants to raise rates above the state government-imposed cap, and to put up its fees and charges, as it juggles to balance its…
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Fijians raise funds for family back home
Melton’s Fijian community has raised $3000 to help friends and families affected by cyclone Winston. The category five cyclone ravaged the islands on February 20,…