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Enjoy a day at Ballan courthouse
The Ballan courthouse is a state treasure – built in 1872, it is one of the oldest remaining small courthouses in country Victoria. The courthouse…
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Moorabool Drug Action group receives funding
Moorabool Drug Action Group will use a $10,000 grant to tackle ice use at the grassroots. MDAG was among 12 groups sharing $118,000 in state…
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Welfare system shake-up fears
The federal government’s latest effort to break the cycle of welfare dependence without supporting vulnerable people has been described as “just a Band-Aid effort”. Brimbank-Melton…
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Hope Street housing program gives new hope
Four young adults without a roof over their heads have found long-term affordable housing in Melton, thanks to a Hope Street program that helps young…
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Support Deruka Dekuek for walk of life
At eight, Deruka Dekuek would walk 10 kilometres a day under a sweltering South Sudan sun to fetch buckets of clean water. After leaving her…
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Where miniature bonsai is more
Drive past once, and you might not notice. Take a second glance and you might see the bright red torii (Japanese gate) at the front…
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Fewer in barrier for local council race
Forty candidates are in the race for nine seats on Melton council at next month’s local government elections. Just over 70 candidates stood at the…
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Green bins get thumbs up at Moorabool council
Moorabool council will begin offering its residents a green-bin service in the new year in a bid to reduce landfill. Waste services company KG Coy…
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No carbon footprint at Melton West Primary School
Melton and Moorabool pupils will pop on their runners, tie their laces and walk to school next month. As part of VicHealth’s Walk to School…
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Lyn Bonney legacy continues
When Lyn Bonney became a Legatee more than 15 years ago, she never thought she’d be there for the long haul. Since she began, she’s…
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Melton rides building boom
Melton is experiencing a building boom, with permits for projects valued at $500 million issued in the past financial year. There were more than 2600…
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Anger management at Melton Baptist Church
Anger is a “blight” on society, according to Melton pastor Albert Peck. In a bid to help the town’s men deal with their anger, and…
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Lawrence Camenzuli: local with big heart
Lawrence Camenzuli isn’t the type of person who can say no. So, when the Heart Foundation asked Mr Camenzuli to donate his time, he happily…
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Western Water upgrades to Melton recycled water plant
A $10 million upgrade to the Melton Recycled Water Plant is expected to address the challenges of climate change and improve the plant’s sewerage sludge…
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Social hub Gap on Graham plugs a gap
When Bob and Val Turner decided to give back to their community, they thought what better way to do it than support its young people.…
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