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Raising funds for an extra shot of freedom
Freedom … what does it mean to you? For one Maddingley woman, it’s being in the middle of the ocean, feeling the sea breeze and…
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Melton mum nominated for ausmumpreneur awards
Lara Jennings knows the ins and outs of teaching … and its ups and downs. The Melton mother not only juggles a toddler and a…
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Judge upholds ‘generous’ prison sentence
A Supreme Court judge has dismissed a Ballarat man’s appeal against his sentence, adding that the sentence imposed was a “generous one”. Christopher John Gladigau,…
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Two notorious Melton roads to be upgraded
Two notorious Melton roads will be remodelled thanks to federal ‘black spot’ funding. Safety upgrades along Boundary and Sinclairs roads will be carried out after…
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Grants available to tackle weeds and pests
Melton landowners along the environmentally significant western volcanic plains can get help tackling weed and pest animal species, thanks to a new round of Landcare…
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Parkinsons support group reaches out
There are plenty of people who could benefit from the Parkinson’s Support Group at Melton, but it has only about 10 regular members and wants…
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Melton SES receives new equipment
The Melton State Emergency Service unit has been given new equipment as part of the annual AAMI equipment handover program. Melton SES members Wayne Stylianou…
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Melton council travel costs double
Travel by Melton council staff cost ratepayers $80,000 in the past financial year, almost double the previous year. Councillors and staff took 19 interstate and…
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Copper thieves cut off homes and businesses
Brazen thieves have cost a Plumpton business dozens of customers and tens of thousands of dollars of lost trade. Avanti restaurant manager Joseph Brancaleone said…
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Food Bank helps avoid hard choices
Tough economic times are forcing more Victorians to choose between heating or eating this winter. Single dad Tom, who didn’t want to reveal his surname,…
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Diggers Rest dad named coach of the month
Footy isn’t just about night training and Saturday morning matches for coach Paul Davis … it’s a way of life. The Diggers Rest Auskick coach…
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Education Minister visits local schools
Education was high on Melton MP Don Nardella’s agenda last week when he joined Education Minister James Merlino for a tour of schools and sites…
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Call for funding to prevent hepatitis C
Hepatitis Victoria is calling on state and federal governments to fund hepatitis C prevention and treatment programs in the face of growing case reports. In…
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Melton council chasing $5 million in unpaid rates
Melton council is still chasing about $5.5 million of unpaid rates from the past financial year, a forum heard last week. A panel, made up…
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Hydro hits the hotspots
Western Water has added a hydro vehicle to its fleet to speed up sewer and water maintenance and enhance its emergency response capability. The $300,000…
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