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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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Violence on the rise
More than 250 calls for help came in to Women’s Health West from domestic violence victims and via police referrals in the first five…
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Family fun day
Liam Petersen and Henry, 4, love clowning around so they’re ready to put their oversized clown-feet forward at The Corner next Tuesday for a family…
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Pet owners warned against snakes
Pet owners are being warned to be on the lookout for snakes, with one Melton vet reporting she has treated 15 animals bitten by snakes…
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More than smoke behind Ravenhall prison riot
Authorities should have been better prepared for a large-scale prison riot at Ravenhall’s Metropolitan Remand Centre when more than 300 prisoners armed with makeshift weapons…
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“Brave” Kurunjang man saves drowning family
Leigh Millott jumped into the water without a moment’s thought – after all, a family was caught in a rip, struggling to stay afloat.…
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Melton pubs in fight to reduce drink-driving
Designated drivers can look forward to star treatment at 11 Melton pubs and restaurants if they join a Melton police and council program to reduce…
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