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Fireworks warning
Illegal fireworks continue to trouble emergency service crews in the north-west region, assistant fire chief Gavin Thompson says. Melton and Moorabool fire brigades attended…
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In for their chop
More than 1500 people are expected to head to the Greendale Country Pub on Australia Day for its annual woodchop competition. Pub owners Greg and…
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Picnic cancelled over security concerns
A community picnic, called to help unite Melton around its Muslim community last Sunday, was called off by police and organisers because anti-Islam groups indicated…
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Christmas babies spread the joy
Melton mums Rachel Coulton and Marian Youssef were both rapt with the gifts they received this Christmas. Both women gave birth at Bacchus Marsh hospital…
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Nowhere to play in Bacchus Marsh estate
An online petition calling for a children’s playground in Bacchus Marsh drew 52 signatures of support in its first week. The petition, created by…
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Ballan needs a secondary school
Ballan mother Gabrielle Fidler has vowed to keep fighting for a secondary school in town after Moorabool councillors backed what she called an “outdated” structure…
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Half-price rego for apprentices
Trades apprentices now have to pay only half price for vehicle registrations to keep them moving towards successful careers. Eligible apprentices in metropolitan Melbourne will…
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Paige looks to bright future
A year ago Paige Mozjerin had no experience, no job and no idea about what to do about turning her life around. Now she’s three…
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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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