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Growing support behind Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub
A Macedon father of six has joined the growing chorus of residents calling for federal, state and local governments to support a centrally located indoor…
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Bacchus Marsh’s foodbowl under threat from urban sprawl
One of Melbourne’s food bowls could be under threat from urban sprawl and climate change, according to a new report. Moorabool has the capacity to…
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Melton police on hunt for violent home invading teenagers
Melton police are on the hunt for a group of teenagers terrorising families during violent home invasions across the west. Six males armed with hammers…
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Melton rates could rise by more than 2.5 per cent
Rates bills in Melton’s eastern corridor could climb by as much as 12 per cent this year after new property valuations. Despite rate increases being…
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Footscray designer Iva Pfeiffer raises funds for refugee charity
The auction of a clothing collection inspired by harrowing journeys made by refugees has raised more than $3000 for charity. Pieces from Footscray designer Iva…
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Cops in crisis: Sunshine police custody officers ‘no Melton fix’
Victoria’s police union has scoffed at suggestions custody officers in Sunshine will reduce the “massive burden” faced by “overworked” frontline police in Melton. Responding to…
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Hillside mother and daughter collect toiletries for homeless women
Nikki Isergin’s Hillside lounge room looks like the toiletries aisle of a supermarket. Over the past few weeks, Ms Isergin and her mother, Dianne Withoos,…
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RSL marks 100 years since Battle of Fromelles
Bacchus Marsh returned service men and women will be among those remembering thousands of soldiers killed and wounded in one of Australia’s deadliest conflicts. A…
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Ratepayers brace for larger rates bills than anticipated
Ratepayers should brace for larger rates bills than they anticipate, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) says. Moorabool council was granted permission by the Essential…
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Mother of slain Buninyong woman pleads for answers
The mother of slain Buninyong woman Belinda Williams is desperate for information about her daughter’s unsolved murder. “Someone knows something,” Shirley Macey said recently on…
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Disturbing new data on infant deaths at hospitals around Victoria
By Julia Medew Inadequate medical care, hospital delays and poor resuscitation procedures are contributing to hundreds of infant deaths in Victorian hospitals, disturbing new data…
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Melton South welcomes new pop-up service and health hub
Fridays are set to become the healthiest day of the week when a new pop-up service and health hub gets going at Melton South. Drug…
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Elderly residents raised cuppas for Cancer Council
Elderly residents in Brookfield raised cuppas and money for the Cancer Council at a fundraising breakfast. The residents of Brooklyn and Coburns Gardens retirement villages…
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Melton Council rejects plans for Plumpton quarry pit
Melton councillors have rejected plans for a 100-square-metre, eight-metre-deep pit at a Plumpton rock-crushing plant, acknowledging concerns about detrimental effects on a nearby tourism precinct.…
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Search for missing Taylors Lakes business owner enters fifth day
The daughter of a missing Taylors Lakes business owner has made an emotional plea for help to find her mother. Karen Ristevski, 47, who owns…
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