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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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Program targets South Sudanese youth in Melton
A support and mentor program that aims to take Melton’s South Sudanese youth off the streets and get them into a supported environment is set…
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Cricket at the G revisited
One hundred and fifty years ago, an Aboriginal cricket team from western Victoria travelled to Melbourne to play against the Melbourne Cricket Club at the…
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Zonta smart action saves lives
Sometimes it costs just $2.50 to save the life of a newborn baby. For the past few years, Zonta clubs across the country have been…
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Cash helps Melton schools reach higher standard
Four Melton schools will share in $1.1 million to refurbish old buildings and upgrade school grounds. Kurunjang Primary School, Melton South Primary School, Wedge Park…
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Council to Homeless Persons call to invest in affordable homes
Single working women are being locked out Melton’s rental market, a new analysis reveals. Research by the Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) reveals a single…
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Anita Rus doing her hair share
Anita Rus wants to send a message to women – that no matter what you look like, you’re strong and beautiful. Ms Rus’s mother was…
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Extra seats ease the train crush on Ballarat railway line
Three carriages will be added to two peak-hour services on the Ballarat railway line, doubling the number of seats on each service. The Vlocity carriages…
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Big tick for newest suburb near Rockbank
Four public schools, five sports reserves and a six-lane arterial road will be built in the west’s newest suburb. The state government last week approved…
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Melton rail key to Melbourne Airport rail link
The electrification of the railway line from Melton to Deer Park is vital if the Melbourne Airport rail link is to go ahead, an advocacy…
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Break-in a warning call for Shawn Soley
Shawn Soley was sleeping when intruders broke into his house, ransacking rooms and stealing equipment valued at more than $5000. When the Kurunjang man awoke…
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Police numbers no match for crime
Full-time police numbers across the state have increased by less than two per cent in as many years, despite a rising crime rate. There were…
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