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Diggers Rest man gets mo-ving
Laurence Pincini always thought he was an average-sized bloke. But a trip to the doctor earlier this year said otherwise. The 50-year-old was told he…
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China trip the real deal
Damian Crowe hopes to learn more about China’s history, culture and language when he visits the country next year. The 14-year-old Bacchus Marsh boy is…
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No Woodgrove nativity because fire risk, not Muslims
Woodgrove shopping centre has quashed rumours it has no Christmas nativity display this year because of complaints from the Muslim community. Social media users blasted…
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Woodlea sets pace on new homes
Maybe it’s the location, the affordability, the modernity – but Woodlea has topped the charts as Melbourne’s fastest-selling new community. And the new Rockbank estate…
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A fete better than study at Melton South
School is winding down for the year, and Melton South Primary School pupils let loose at their annual school fete last week. Pupils and their…
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Pet losses mount from snake bites
Melton council is considering a snake-catching program amid concerns about increased snake sightings and bites over recent months. Compliance manager Ian Stewart said there were…
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Melton, Moorabool hit by government cuts
Melton council was one of the hardest hit local governments in Victoria last year when it ‘lost’ federal government funding. The Victorian Grants Commission tabled…
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The tree that keeps on giving
Lynette Miller is amazed – but not surprised – by the generosity of Melton shoppers. Every year, Kmart launches its Wishing Trees at stores across…
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Djerriwarrh education services celebrates 25 years
Staff and supporters of Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services had plenty to sing and dance about as they celebrated 25 years of training job seekers…
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Anger as Bacchus Marsh school plan scrapped
Moorabool council has called on the Premier to step in after the state government announced it had abandoned plans to develop Bacchus Marsh land earlier…
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Bacchus Marsh Grammar forced to downsize plans
Bigger doesn’t mean better for a group of Staughton Vale residents, who have won their campaign to downsize plans for a school in their rural…
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Leukaemia fundraiser gets Ugly
Bartenders at five Melton and Moorabool pubs were proud to be called “ugly” by patrons in order to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Staff…
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Anti-Islam protests ‘don’t reflect Melton’
Violent clashes that resulted in seven arrests on Sunday don’t reflect Melton’s community values, according to mayor Kathy Majdlik. “We are proud to be a…
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Reading sessions benefit young and old
Hunter and Hayley love books – but they need a bit of help with reading. Thanks to Melton council’s Let’s Read Together program, the youngsters…
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Call for Christmas hamper help
A Melton South couple who dedicated their lives to helping others are calling for community support. Lynda and John Southall have been busy stocking their…
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