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Appeal for information following Cobblebank death
Victoria Police is appealing for public assistance following the death of a man in Cobblebank this week. Officers were called to Western Freeway, west of…
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School bus driver denies misremembering truck crash
A school bus driver says he accurately remembers a crash where seven children were seriously injured, despite revealing new details of the incident for the…
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American garden shaping up
Updates on the development of Melton Botanic Garden’s Californian, Central and South American garden were shared at the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden’s meeting…
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Walking for autism support
A Bacchus Marsh resident is walking 7000 steps every day this month to raise awareness and understanding of autism. Taking part in autism-specific service provider…
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‘Cruel’ levy to hit farmers
Moorabool farmers are needing to make difficult decisions as they face drought challenges and increased rates under the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF).…
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Budget’s release stalled
Moorabool ratepayers will need to wait to have their say on council’s draft 2025-26 budget, with councillors voting down a proposal to release it for…
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Moorabool creativity on show
Watercolour paintings, ceramic works, and sculptures are some of the works that will be displayed and sold at the Rotary Club of Bacchus Marsh’s upcoming…
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Melton Hospital groundworks complete
The new Melton Hospital is one step closer to completion, with site preparation works now complete and major construction works to begin shortly. A hands-on…
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Level crossing blitz underway at Melton
A two-week construction blitz for the new Melton Station will kick off next week, with works set to remove four level crossings. Works are underway…
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Bathroom firm charged under engineered stone laws
Bathroom furniture wholesaler and manufacturer Fienza Pty Ltd has been hit with multiple charges of misconduct by WorkSafe. Fienza Pty Ltd faces a single charge…
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Primary school bus driver describes moment of crash
A school bus driver has described slowing down and preparing to turn for more than 100 metres before a truck smashed into the vehicle, seriously…
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Stamp duty concession continued
Stamp duty relief is on the way in next week’s state budget The state government announced on Wednesday that they will invest $61 million to…
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Air quality grants open
A new series of grants designed to improve air quality in Melbourne’s west have been announced by the state government. The air quality improvement precinct…
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Local teen hits bullseye
A Melton South teen was “overcome with emotion” when he was named as a member of the national darts youth team, set to compete in…
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Cobblebank collision turns fatal
A 34-year-old man located with serious injures on the side of the road in Cobblebank last week has died in hospital. Victoria Police was called…
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