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Melton motorists serial fine evaders
Melton motorists owe state coffers more than $76 million in unpaid fines. And the sheriff is warning fare evaders to call now rather than face…
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Fireworks put police on alert
Police are warning people about the dangers of fireworks in the lead up to Australia Day after two people were killed and several injured by…
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Bluebird House in trouble
A Bacchus Marsh not-for-profit drug rehabilitation centre that transformed the lives of people has closed its doors after an 11-month stint because of a lack…
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Melton’s Most Wanted: January 24, 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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Illegal tobacco seized from Pentland Hills
Illegal tobacco valued at $1.5 million, a loaded firearm and ammunition have been seized from a Pentland Hills property. Victoria Police and Australian Taxation Office…
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‘Outing Disability’ opens in Brimbank
A new exhibition at Brimbank Community and Civic Centre aims to improve understanding of the struggles faced by LGBTQI people who are also living with…
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Run around the race track
Kyneton residents are invited to pull on their running shoes and set off around Kyneton racecourse on February 5 in support of a good cause.…
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Oil spill blackens Werribee River
A Maddingley business is being investigated after 1200 litres of black engine oil contaminated the Werribee River earlier this month. Environment Protection Authority, Melbourne Water…
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Driver discipline on holiday: Operation Roadwise
It was a horror Christmas-New Year on Melton roads with police detecting 473 driving offences in their Operation Roadwise over a three-week period. Despite police…
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Fruit nets more than bats can bear
A Greendale animal rescuer who’s recently saved three bats tangled in fruit tree netting is urging people to be more mindful of wildlife. Naomi Carr,…
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Islamic school buys Mowbray
Wyndham councillor and businessman Intaj Khan has sold the site of the failed Mowbray College at Caroline Springs for $12 million – a $6 million…
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Victorian Farmers Federation query rating fairness
The Victorian Farmers Federation has called for a more equitable rate-capped environment after its own analysis revealed rural ratepayers were being ripped off. The state…
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Great global delights for Oliver MacPherson
Oliver MacPherson has always been fascinated by history, language and culture. His mini thesis for year 12 was on Mongolian emperor Genghis Khan – what…
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Two arrested after Melton South stand-off
UPDATE: Two people have been arrested following a six-hour stand-off at a Melton South house. A 15-year-old girl and a man believed to be in…
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Moorabool bookworms wrap it up
Have you been spending the summer break reading good books and relaxing? Moorabool council is inviting bookworms to celebrate the great reading they’ve done at…
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