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Take the White Ribbon oath to stop violence
Danny Colgan, Raeph Cumming and Azam Mahmood have taken a vow to stand up, speak out and act in the face of men’s violence against…
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Billy carts get St Dominic’s kids moving
Xavier and Dakota had a ball carting each other around … the St Dominic’s Primary School prep pupils – and 44 of their classmates –…
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Dingoes have a job to do
Pure bred dingoes have a vital role in eradicating feral pests and protecting native wildlife on the brink of extinction, the threatened species commissioner said…
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Dark Ballan Industrial Estate given street lighting
Not long after Adrian Abela set up shop in the Ballan Industrial Estate four years ago, his warehouse was broken into. Since then he’s installed…
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Chris Eggleston true mate in hard times
When most people go on a holiday, they indulge in too much food, purchase overpriced souvenirs and just have a jolly good time … but…
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Safety works never took place on Napier Street bridge
Two accidents in less than a week have renewed pressure on the state government to take action on Footscray’s notorious Napier Street bridge. The latest…
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Brimbank mayor takes swipe at Cairnlea asbestos dumpers
A Cairnlea mother may remove her son from his local primary school following the discovery of more asbestos at a nearby building site. Brimbank mayor…
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Just rewards for Melton athletes effort
Hard work does pay off. After months in training, two young Melton athletes won at the Victorian Schools State Championships. Siona, 12, and Alyssa, 9,…
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Melton swimmer Poppe-Simone Sakr tackles Tasman
Poppe-Simone Sakr knows a thing or two about hard work – the Melton West teen has been selected to represent Special Olympics Victoria at the…
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Study focuses on mature-age jobseekers
A new study will investigate the problems mature-age Melton and Moorabool jobseekers face when looking for work. The Brotherhood of St Laurence will interview residents…
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Melton and Moorabool teachers unpaid work mounts
Melton and Moorabool teachers are buckling under workloads that include at least 14 hours of unpaid overtime every week. And the extra strain is having…
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New mayor in the chambers
Long-time councillor and three-time mayor Sophie Ramsey will again don the robes and chain of Melton council’s top role. The Coburn ward councillor beat Lara…
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A real good poppy yarn for the Bacchus Marsh RSL
When the Bacchus Marsh RSL Ladies Auxiliary made a call-out for 3000 knitted poppies earlier this year, members didn’t know what to expect. But in…
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Mental health in line for funds
Melton youngsters experiencing their first episodes of psychosis could soon get better – and more reliable – access to mental health care. North Western Melbourne…
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Dennis Stevenson joining the Movember cause
November is the month of men, moustaches and “outlandish” mo’ suits – just ask Dennis Stevenson. The 34-year-old hates being told to “grow a pair”…
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