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Moorabool council joins call for kinder cash
Moorabool council has joined in calls for the federal government to continue funding four-year-old kindergarten places amid concerns children could lose up to five hours…
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Riffs from a Melton West bedroom
Sam Bassal spent months holed up in his Melton West bedroom producing his band’s debut album. “It’s easier that I can do everything myself, and…
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Silence adds to Ravenhall landfill angst
Pressure is mounting on the state government to release an independent planning panel report it received more than a month ago assessing an application to…
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Salute to Melton railway station history
There’s nothing like it … literally. The Melton railway station, built in the 1890s, is the only ‘Kaniva’-design station to continue to be used for…
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Melton secondary schools feel squeeze
With just four secondary schools expected to take on many thousands of primary school graduates over coming years, Melton faces an “alarming” shortage of education…
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New hope for rare plant found at Rockbank
When Western Water officials discovered 30 critically endangered plants at a worksite in Rockbank, the organisation swiftly acted to preserve them. WW joined forces with…
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Appeal of permit fines fails again
A man fined for dumping soil on his Plumpton property without a permit has had his request to appeal the conviction dismissed for a second…
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Bike theft leaves a Melton family in shock
A Melton man is upset after thieves stole his only mode of transport – his customised bicycle – on Valentine’s Day. Trent Monks and his…
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MY PLACE: Fran Wigley
Fran Wigley set down roots in Kyneton, but her heart goes out to people further abroad, as far as East Timor. The long-time resident and…
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Melton MP Don Nardella calls it quits
EXCLUSIVE Embattled Melton MP Don Nardella will retire from politics at the next state election. Speaking with Star Weekly on Tuesday, Mr Nardella said the recent…
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Midnight Oil hits the Rock
It has been nearly two decades since Australian music fans could rock along to see Midnight Oil perform live at a concert – but all…
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New nets for Sunshine cricket
Sunshine Cricket Club is celebrating news that new multi-purpose training nets have been funded. A new synthetic training space at the club’s Dempster Park ground…
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Trials to help curb suicide rates
More mental health and suicide prevention services are coming closer to home for Macedon Ranges residents. North-western Melbourne primary health network will co-ordinate a…
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Melton’s Most Wanted – February 22, 2017
Let’s help Melton Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your local…
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Tackle youth gang, lawyer calls
People have buried their heads in the sand under the guise of political correctness, rather than tackling the youth gang crisis gripping the state, a…
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