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Mahala locks off for brave bro’
When then 11-year-old Nathan was diagnosed with a brain tumour three years ago, his sister, Mahala, didn’t know the condition was so common, or so…
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Violence against women hung out to dry in Melton
Imagine seven days without violence against women … That’s 168 hours; 10,080 minutes or 60,080 seconds – the amount of effort put in by Melton…
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Western Bulldogs premiership cup does circuit
It’s been a lifetime in the making for the Doggies … and for the sons and daughters of the west. Western Bulldogs devotees – and…
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Big spender Pat Toohey cites lobbying costs
A Moorabool councillor has defended a yearly expense bill that’s as high as the total of all other six councillors combined. Woodlands ward councillor Pat…
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Ambulance Victoria closer to critical target
Ambulance Victoria is failing to meet its 15-minute response targets in Melton and Moorabool, but says its performance in the region is improving significantly each…
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Cycling star Cadel Evans wanted by Williamstown police
Williamstown police put out a wanted call for Tour de France champion Cadel Evans after his wallet was handed in to the station. Victoria Police…
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Community Fund celebrates a decade of helping Hobsons Bay
A decade of service to the communities of Hobsons Bay features in a new publication. The work of the philanthropic Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF)…
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Vigilance call on fire safety
With the fire season getting closer, authorities are reminding people to clean up around their properties. The annual Fire Action Week (October 23-30) is an…
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Victim program on track at Melton police station
Eight years ago, Melton police made five referrals to a victims assistance hotline. There’s been a “remarkable turnaround” since then, with the number of referrals…
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Ballarat railway line service on the improve
Punctuality on the Ballarat railway line is at an 18-month high, but there’s still more room for improvement, V/Line says. Monthly performance figures published last…
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We will remember them
At the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, Australians will ‘remember’ soldiers who lost their lives. And as the day nears,…
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Next stop, a paint job at Melton train station
Melton train station has been brought to colourful, artistic life. Djerriwarrh Community and Education VCAL students spent most of last week injecting a boring, drab…
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Heavy rain is dam good for Ingliston farmer John Lakey
About six months ago, John Lakey’s “dam” was just a barren, cracked creek bed. Now, and after months of heavy rainfall, the Ingliston farmer has…
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Bid to beef up health overview after COAG meeting
Health ministers will review the way the national health watchdog operates in a bid to stamp out “dangerous and dodgy” practitioners. Victoria’s Health Minister, Jill…
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Melton residents frequent complainers to Energy and Water Ombudsman
Melton residents are among Victoria’s most frequent complainers about energy and water-related incidents, including debt collection, even though the number fell in the past financial…
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