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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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Melton Waves cleaners sacked
Cleaners at the Melton Waves leisure centre have been left in the lurch after management sacked them late last week. Australian Services Union organiser Melissa…
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Youth stabbed during shopping centre altercation
Police have arrested three teenagers following the stabbing of another teen in Melton yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to the Primary Medical and Dental…
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Three arrested after teenager stabbed
Police have arrested three men following the alleged stabbing of a 17-year-old teenager in Melton yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to the Primary…
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$2.3m works to begin on Riddell Road
A $2.3 million project to improve safety on one of Sunbury’s busiest arterial roads should be completed by the end of the year. Sunbury MP…
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History on parade at Bacchus Marsh
A horse-drawn Cobb and Co coach will lead participants dressed in period costumes through the streets of Bacchus Marsh on Friday. It’s all part of…
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Pupils salute new war memorial
Diggers Rest’s war history is expected to be further embedded in the community spirit when a memorial is unveiled. The Diggers Rest Lion’s Club and…
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Curfew-free status crucial at Melbourne Airport
The curfew-free status of Melbourne Airport is crucial to the western suburbs’ economy, advocacy group LeadWest claims. The group commented after RMIT planning expert Professor…
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Trouble spots for sewer blockages
Melton West and Kurunjang are trouble spots for expensive sewer blockages caused when fats and other matter is poured down drains. In the year to…
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Interim measures to help Ballarat line
V/Line has introduced interim measures to improve reliability on the Ballarat line. Since the Regional Rail Link opened on June 21, social media has been…
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Helping off a long run
Fitness enthusiasts are up for a ‘Berry Long Run’ through Blackwood next month to raise money for charity Berry Street. More than 30 runners have…
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Young hero mature beyond his years
Ask Aedan Bamford about courage and he may not be able to define it. But he showed all the attributes of a young hero when…
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