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Compensation fears over bike path through Bacchus Marsh land
A Bacchus Marsh couple fear they will not be compensated by Moorabool council over a plan to build a bike and walking path “running through…
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‘Flat tax’ defeated in close Moorabool council vote
More than 80 per cent of Moorabool residents who took part in a recent workshop supported the current council rating structure, but the matter proved…
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Buninyong is all set for a shedload of action
Buninyong’s new men’s shed will soon begin construction after Bendigo Bank’s Buninyong and district community branch handed over $5000. Buninyong Men’s Shed president Bill Jolly…
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4WD, trailer, flips over on Western Highway in Melton
A driver lost control of his four-wheel drive and 20-foot trailer, which flipped on its side and stopped in a paddock near Beatties Road in…
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ADSL boost for Bacchus Marsh
By Priscilla Moca Bacchus Marsh residents who are unable to connect to the NBN may now have faster internet speeds, after additional ADSL ports were…
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Bacchus Marsh resident joins a cause close to her heart
Bacchus Marsh’s Joan Gauci-Quigley is a sister, daughter, friend, wife and breast cancer survivor. She will join hundreds of people at the MCG this Saturday…
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Precious gift makes Taylors Hill mum’s special day
It’s that one day of the year when mothers can kick back, demand breakfast in bed and, if they’re lucky, score a present or two.…
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$14.3m rail upgrade near Ballan expected to speed up train trips
A key part of improving rail services on the Ballarat line will be included in the state budget. A passing loop will be built near…
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Cafferkey fund helps provide ‘safe place’ in Moorabool
Djerriwarrh Health will expand its Moorabool youth services over the next few months thanks to more than $10,000 from an appeal launched in memory of…
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Melton West mum’s tragedy fuels cry for greater support
Under-funded support services for vulnerable women are struggling to meet demand, according to Women’s Health West chief executive Robyn Gregory. Urging the state government to…
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Careers forums offer hope to Melton jobseekers
More than 60 Melton jobseekers, including Aiden McAleer, turned up at a careers forum last Tuesday. The forum, at the Melton Library and Learning Hub,…
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Agriculture minister, farmers plough fertile ground
The future of agriculture was the main focus of a meeting between Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh and 40 local farmers in Dunnstown last Tuesday. Rural…
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Sarah Cafferkey’s mum in walk to push for ‘common sense’ law
The mother of murdered Bacchus Marsh woman Sarah Cafferkey is urging residents to join a campaign for a public register of convicted sex offenders. Noelle…
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Fiona Warzywoda’s family asks ‘how many more?
Heartbroken relatives of slain Melton West mother Fiona Warzywoda say the justice system has again failed victims of family violence. In a statement released before…
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Lydia Lassila jumps into Diggers Rest library launch
Winter Olympic medallist Lydia Lassila has unveiled a new library collection at Diggers Rest Community Centre. Lassila read to primary school pupils as part of…
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