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Fiskville study vindicates claims, says widow of firefighter
The widow of a senior CFA firefighter who died of cancer said a new study had vindicated his claim of a link between the brigade’s…
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Raft of opportunities at Myrniong sports camp
Guide Dogs Victoria held one of its regular sports camps in Myrniong last week – the first one to have a family focus. The camp…
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Myrniong crash: Car damaged after striking bale of hay
Police are seeking witnesses to a Myrniong crash on Monday. A black Honda heading east along the Western Freeway about 10.40am was extensively damaged after…
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Melton: Police, SES staff step up search for missing man
UPDATE: Police and emergency services have amped up their search for missing Melton man Kashi Adhikari. The Victoria State Emergency Service’s Melton unit knocked on…
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Fenced in and shut out on Lohs Lane in Myrniong
A gate separating properties on Lohs Lane in Myrniong is dividing residents, with one couple fighting for its removal. Scott and Olivia Fisher applied unsuccessfully…
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Bacchus Marsh: Calendar cash goes toward PetRescue
The new year means new calendars for many walls – and a PETstock 2015 calendar can also mean new homes for homeless pets. PETstock Bacchus…
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State election: Labor’s Buninyong, Melton and Kororoit MPs returned
Labor MPs Geoff Howard, Don Nardella and Marlene Kairouz are set to retain their seats in Buninyong, Melton and Kororoit following Saturday’s state election. About…
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Client and carer anger grows over Melbacc respite axing
Outraged clients and carers will continue to pressure Melton council to reverse its decision to close aged-care and disability provider Melbacc. Affected families flocked to…
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Truck rampage ‘terror’ in Melton and Caroline Springs
The driver of a stolen truck caused havoc in Melton and Caroline Springs last week before dumping the vehicle in Braybrook. Greg Steers, director of…
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Melton South pupils bitten by the bug … and creepy crawlies
Giant bugs and creepy crawlies made their way into Melton South Primary School last week as part of the school’s “mini-beasts” studies. Grades 1 and…
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State election: Ballan Hospital lands day surgery cash
Ballan Hospital will receive $2 million to provide a day procedure centre if the Coalition government is re-elected in Saturday’s state poll. Health Minister David Davis…
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Iconic burnt-out Diggers Rest hotel to remain a ruin
The burnt out remains of the Diggers Rest hotel will continue to crumble, following the withdrawal of an application to demolish it. The hotel, which…
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State election: Margaret Giudice seeks a marginal Kororoit
A former Brimbank mayor has put her hand up to contest the seat of Kororoit in the state election on November 29. And although she…
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Toolern Vale grass fire finally brought under control
Firefighters battled for more than hour to bring a grass fire under control in Toolern Vale. The fire was burning at Toolern Vale and sent…
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Move to offset money stress through City of Melton
A new early intervention program to reduce mortgage and financial stress for Melton residents will be rolled out next year. The Melton Mortgage Wellbeing Service,…
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