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Warding off woeful waste
A Diggers Rest resident has taken the issue of illegal rubbish dumping into her own hands, voluntarily collecting and disposing of roadside waste. Haley Liverton…
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Aintree Auskicker recruited
A 10-year-old from Aintree was named as the fifth Team NAB AFL Auskick recruit of the year, invited to attend the AFL Grand Final with…
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The face that has plagued police for three decades
He was dumped on a cold dirty road thirty years ago, but still police still don’t know his name. Detectives hope the release of a…
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Ambulance Victoria appoints new board chair
Andrew Crisp has been appointed as the next board chair of Ambulance Victoria. Following a 45-year career in policing and emergency management, Mr Crisp joined…
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State announces new performing arts museum
A treasure trove of priceless items tracing Australia’s performing arts history is set to go on show, as work gets underway on the new Australian…
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WERN’s 10th anniversary lift
The Western Emergency Relief Network (WERN) cut the ribbon on a new elevator last week at an event also celebrating the organisation’s 10th anniversary. Established…
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Melton line electrification closer
An announcement for fast-tracked redevelopment of Sunshine station, which will “pave the way” for electrification of the Melton rail line, has been welcomed by Melton…
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Sew much fun
Sewing enthusiasts of all abilities are invited to attend a new Melton sewing group, providing the opportunity to share skills and sew in a social…
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Windows into student worlds
Students from Melton Specialist School explored identity, belonging, and self-expression through a week-long art program this month. Running from Monday, May 5 to Thursday, May…
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New park for Aintree
A new accessible park and playground is set to open in Aintree late this month, with features aimed at appealing to children and adults alike.…
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No time to ‘waste’
Waste collection was a recurring theme at Moorabool’s council meeting last week, with the council to investigate permanent subsidised waste services, including annual hard rubbish…
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Travellers warned over insurance cover
Australian travellers face ongoing flight disruptions with cancellation rates climbing above long-term averages, according to the latest Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE)…
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New chair for recital centre
Melbourne lawyer, businessman and philanthropist Peter McMullin AM has been appointed the new chair of the Melbourne Recital Centre, a renowned destination for dynamic live…
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New top cop appointed
Former Commissioner and Chief Executive of New Zealand Police, Mike Bush CNZM, has been appointed Victoria’s next top cop. On Tuesday, the state government announced…
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Let’s go on an elephant hunt
Nine Asian elephants are running loose in the middle of Werribee and there is a mad rush to confirm their whereabouts. While that first sentence…
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