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Colourful delights at Melton Specialist School
A drab school corner has been transformed into a colourful space full of edible delights for Melton Specialist School students. Thanks to a $900 grant…
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Police warn ‘lock up or lose it’ over holidays
Lock up or lose it – that’s the warning from Melton police in the lead-up to Christmas. Senior Constable Donna Coutts said police invariably noticed…
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LeadWest urges tougher pokies regulations
Regulating the design of electronic gaming machines will significantly reduce gambling problems in Melbourne’s west, according to the LeadWest agency. The advocacy organisation last month…
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Plaques honour cancer support group founders
Almost two decades ago, Dr Mark Robson and George Marshall embarked on a journey to help ease the pain of cancer sufferers in Melton. They…
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Melton Country Club staff rack up 20 years
Lorelle Anderson and Robin Barber have greeted thousands of patrons walking through the doors of the Melton Country Club. Their hard work, dedication and commitment…
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Toolern Creek parkrun fun in the sun
More than 80 Melton folk meet at the Toolern Creek early on Saturday mornings for some fun in the sun. The Toolern Creek park runs…
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BFNL gong for veteran Melton South volunteer
Almost 15 years ago, the then president of the Melton South Football Netball Club convinced Leigh Morcom to volunteer. He’s been treasurer ever since. The…
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Kurunjang students pushed through their limits
Combine enthusiastic teens, mountain biking, enduring obstacles and a fun, wet environment. The result? Students battling it out in the recent state cyclocross championships, which…
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Kurunjang student wins inaugural scholarship
Gemma-Mae Stemp loves horses. She loves riding, looking after them and studying them. “With my intellectual disability, there are things that I can’t do that…
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High school for Ballan put on council’s agenda
A Ballan woman has called on Moorabool councillors to think about the need for a secondary school in town. Gabrielle Fidler spoke at last week’s…
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Santa’s enroute to Melton Carols by Candlelight
Elves from the North Pole have confirmed it – Santa Claus has already left for Australia. His sack is full of pressies, and belly in…
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Sewerage issues ‘solved’ for Blackwood
It may have been one small step for the state government, but it was a giant leap forward for Blackwood folk. The town of 300…
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Food for Moorabool library fines
’Tis the season for giving … and receiving. Moorabool libraries will waive $2 from library fines for every can of food donated to its Food…
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Driving age should be lowered, MP says
The Victorian driving age should be lowered to 17 and brought in line with other states nationwide, a Western Victorian MP has urged. Vote 1…
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‘Round the world at Melton South
Argene, Ruby, Anahita and Rihya have just been around the world, figuratively, after tasting exotic cuisine and celebrating cultural festivals last week. Melton South Primary…
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