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Free yoga sessions
For those looking to improve their health and better deal with the stresses of modern life, a series of free yoga classes and mindfulness workshops…
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Lessons from nature
The power of nature and the lessons we can learn by reconnecting with the natural environment will be the focus of a free talk by…
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DonateLife Week support call
DonateLife is calling on Australians to grab out your calendar and mark Sunday, July 27 to Sunday, August 3 as DonateLife Week 2025. With your…
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Bus crash responders honoured
Seventeen local firefighters were recognised with one of CFA’s highest honours for their response to a serious school bus crash in 2022. Firefighters from Bacchus…
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Rescued dog owners ‘elated’
A Trentham East resident and her family felt “elated and in disbelief” when their beloved Labrador Ted was found and rescued from a Wombat State…
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Calling all little drummers
Young drummers in the western suburbs are being encouraged to hone their inner rhythm at Little Beats. The free workshop will be held at the…
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Campfire safety urged this King’s Birthday long weekend
As Victorians head outdoors to enjoy the King’s Birthday long weekend, fire and land authorities are reminding campers and visitors to forests and parks to…
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9,500 O-type blood donors urged to donate immediately
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is appealing to anyone with O-type blood to book a donation as the organisation’s levels of both O positive and O…
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Friendly local fellas
A “diverse” community group in Melton is uniting men to share company and knowledge, with interested locals encouraged to give it a try. Meeting from…
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Melton Highway works upcoming
Major works on the Melton Highway will progress in the coming weeks, with additional lanes and a new centre median set to be constructed. With…
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Community Calendar
Rotary Art Show Bacchus Marsh Rotary is hosting an art show at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall over the King’s Birthday Weekend. There will be…
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Shedders celebrate milestone
Taylors Hill Men’s Shed celebrated its 10th anniversary last week, displaying members’ creative works and cutting a cake to mark the occasion. Now accommodating more…
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My Place
Kurunjang resident and Melton Men’s Shed social group team leader Chris Huon has a long history of living in the region and formerly worked in…
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Spotlight on violence
More than 560 students at a Caroline Springs school took part in an initiative aimed at curbing violence and promoting conflict resolution and anger management,…
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Road safety calls continue
A call for Melton to investigate advocating for safety improvements to the “very dangerous” Vineyard Road and Plumpton Road corridor was knocked back last week…
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