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Fenced in and shut out on Lohs Lane in Myrniong
A gate separating properties on Lohs Lane in Myrniong is dividing residents, with one couple fighting for its removal. Scott and Olivia Fisher applied unsuccessfully…
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Bacchus Marsh: Calendar cash goes toward PetRescue
The new year means new calendars for many walls – and a PETstock 2015 calendar can also mean new homes for homeless pets. PETstock Bacchus…
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State election: Labor’s Buninyong, Melton and Kororoit MPs returned
Labor MPs Geoff Howard, Don Nardella and Marlene Kairouz are set to retain their seats in Buninyong, Melton and Kororoit following Saturday’s state election. About…
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Client and carer anger grows over Melbacc respite axing
Outraged clients and carers will continue to pressure Melton council to reverse its decision to close aged-care and disability provider Melbacc. Affected families flocked to…
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Truck rampage ‘terror’ in Melton and Caroline Springs
The driver of a stolen truck caused havoc in Melton and Caroline Springs last week before dumping the vehicle in Braybrook. Greg Steers, director of…
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Melton South pupils bitten by the bug … and creepy crawlies
Giant bugs and creepy crawlies made their way into Melton South Primary School last week as part of the school’s “mini-beasts” studies. Grades 1 and…
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State election: Ballan Hospital lands day surgery cash
Ballan Hospital will receive $2 million to provide a day procedure centre if the Coalition government is re-elected in Saturday’s state poll. Health Minister David Davis…
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Iconic burnt-out Diggers Rest hotel to remain a ruin
The burnt out remains of the Diggers Rest hotel will continue to crumble, following the withdrawal of an application to demolish it. The hotel, which…
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State election: Margaret Giudice seeks a marginal Kororoit
A former Brimbank mayor has put her hand up to contest the seat of Kororoit in the state election on November 29. And although she…
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Toolern Vale grass fire finally brought under control
Firefighters battled for more than hour to bring a grass fire under control in Toolern Vale. The fire was burning at Toolern Vale and sent…
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Move to offset money stress through City of Melton
A new early intervention program to reduce mortgage and financial stress for Melton residents will be rolled out next year. The Melton Mortgage Wellbeing Service,…
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Melton South Primary School pupils off to Canberra
The grade 5 and 6 pupils at Melton South Primary School are setting off this week for Canberra as part of civics and citizenship studies.…
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Red letter day as pen-pals catch up in Michigan
Long before Instagram and Facebook, Giovanna Mercuri had social networking down pat the old-fashioned, yet timeless, way. Ms Mercuri paid $1 for a pen-pal service…
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Melton’s Tim is tackling life head on since Crohn’s diagnosis
Melton’s Tim Bandel is not letting anything get in the way of his goals. The 22-year-old has been battling Crohn’s disease since being diagnosed five…
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Make a wish come true at Kmart’s popular Wishing Tree
More than 500,000 disadvantaged Australians are expected to share in the celebrations of Christmas thanks to generous donors. Kmart’s popular Wishing Tree campaign has collected…
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