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Tell one and all, code says: Moorabool
Councillors in Moorabool shire will have to tell all their colleagues if they have a dispute with another councillor. At a special meeting earlier this…
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Homegrown garlic is top choice
Brian Woodstock’s passion for Australian garlic started while trying to impress his girlfriend, Helen, over a romantic dinner. He had a great piece of whiting,…
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Melton suburbs get thumbs up
Five thousand Melton addresses will be changed and 11 new suburbs established following state government approval of the new suburbs’ boundaries and names. Most of…
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Melton’s Most Wanted – February 15, 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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Rider narrowly escapes death at Ballan
A man is lucky to be alive after a high-speed train narrowly missed hitting him on railway tracks near Ballan. The rider was attempting to…
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Warrant for Rebecca Carr
Police are asking for public help to find a woman who failed to appear before the courts to face drug and theft charges. A warrant…
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Search for missing Ballan man
There are growing fears for an elderly Ballan man who’s been missing for more than two months. Brian Andrews was last seen at his Inglis…
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Police deny “Sudanese thugs” assault at Woodgrove
Police have moved to quash rumours that a “group of Sudanese men” attacked shoppers at a Melton carpark last Thursday. Dozens of people shared a…
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Heat’s on to save Melton kids
Paramedics were called out to 45 incidents of children being left in locked cars in Melton last year. Ambulance Victoria has issued a stern warning…
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Pools, gym in Moorabool council hands
Moorabool council has quashed rumours it plans to close the Bacchus Marsh and Ballan leisure facilities, assuring the community it will directly manage and operate…
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Bacchus Marsh Lions Club lends a hand … again
When vandals set alight playground equipment at Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh Lions Club wasted no time setting things right again. Secretary Russ Hendry, an engineer,…
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Little libraries let loose
Bookworms rejoice – four “little libraries” have sprung up around Melton South to keep literature lovers satiated and entertained. Readers are encouraged to “take a…
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Rates waived for Melton refuge
A rate exemption for a refuge for women and children fleeing domestic violence has been unanimously backed by Melton councillors. Housing Choices Australia, which will…
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Plumpton gets Xmas market
Melton council has given the green light for a Christmas market at Plumpton, despite opposition from neighbours concerned about road safety. Melbourne Christmas Tree Farm,…
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MY PLACE: Peter Ryan
What’s your connection to Macedon Ranges? I live in Kyneton with my partner, Stephanie. We live in the home that has been in her…
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