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Picnic cancelled over security concerns
A community picnic, called to help unite Melton around its Muslim community last Sunday, was called off by police and organisers because anti-Islam groups indicated…
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Christmas babies spread the joy
Melton mums Rachel Coulton and Marian Youssef were both rapt with the gifts they received this Christmas. Both women gave birth at Bacchus Marsh hospital…
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Nowhere to play in Bacchus Marsh estate
An online petition calling for a children’s playground in Bacchus Marsh drew 52 signatures of support in its first week. The petition, created by…
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Ballan needs a secondary school
Ballan mother Gabrielle Fidler has vowed to keep fighting for a secondary school in town after Moorabool councillors backed what she called an “outdated” structure…
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Half-price rego for apprentices
Trades apprentices now have to pay only half price for vehicle registrations to keep them moving towards successful careers. Eligible apprentices in metropolitan Melbourne will…
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Paige looks to bright future
A year ago Paige Mozjerin had no experience, no job and no idea about what to do about turning her life around. Now she’s three…
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Ambassador for humanity
Moorabool’s Australia Day ambassador Vedran Drakulic (above) has committed to an active life in the community and is always willing to help others. Mr Drakulic,…
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Residents need to be StrokeSafe
Western suburbs residents are being urged to be more aware of strokes this year by making time to attend a StrokeSafe education talk. Melton…
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Fiery start for new CFA chief
The Country Fire Authority’s north-west region welcomes new assistant chief officer Gavin Thompson this week. Mr Thompson, initially, will be based in Melton. He…
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MY PLACE
Eynesbury Photography Club’s Jason Ryan speaks to Esther Lauaki about life behind the lens. What’s your connection to Melton and Moorabool? I moved to Eynesbury…
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Epping wildlife on the mend
By Samantha Walker Sunny, a 15-month-old eastern grey kangaroo, is on the mend after suffering burns to his feet during a grassfire at Epping on…
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Hub pops up
A new pop-up service hub will open at Melton South on January 22 to give residents easy access to community support and health services. Local…
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Helping hand for neighbour in need
A Melton couple is on a mission to help a woman rebuild her life after she lost all her possessions in a house fire…
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Countdown to festival begins
Victorians are being invited to “escape to the country and experience the diversity of Moorabool” during the autumn harvest. Stallholders and local producers are getting…
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Accolade for Ballan clinical teacher
Clinical educator Sue Chapple says her biggest reward is inspiring young learners. Ms Chapple’s work with year 11 and 12 students has earned her an industry…
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