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‘Hoax’ call on Bacchus Marsh indoor pool funds
The former federal government’s allocation of $7 million towards Bacchus Marsh’s long-awaited indoor pool complex has been labelled a “cruel hoax”. Responding to reports the…
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Paralympian Ahmed Kelly inspires Kurunjang students
Paralympian Ahmed Kelly gave a motivational speech to year 10 students at Kurunjang Secondary College last Friday as part of Health and Physical Education Week.…
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Outer area teenagers more canny with grog
Underage drinkers in outer growth areas like Melton are more likely to get alcohol from family and friends than buy it themselves, according to new…
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Moorabool’s rural lifestyle ‘threatened’ by developments
Residents fear Moorabool’s “country essence” will be sacrificed for sprawling housing developments after Planning Minister Matthew Guy identified Bacchus Marsh and Ballan as key population…
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40-year plan ignores population growth, says MP
The state government’s new 40-year planning strategy fails to address how Melton will cope with ongoing population growth, according to Melton Labor MP Don Nardella.…
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Have your say on TAFE’s budget cuts
Cuts to TAFE funding are back in the spotlight following the launch of a ‘Rescue TAFE in the West’ survey. The Greens are inviting present…
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Worrying fire season will challenge CFA, region
The CFA’s northern and western metropolitan regional chief has warned of ‘‘a very busy season’’ for emergency services given the high potential for grassfires. Commander…
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It’s a cow of a job
Bacchus Marsh farmer Neville Wilkie and Crookslea Doreen have returned to their farm after winning the intermediate guernsey heifer title at the Royal Melbourne Dairy…
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Lament on landfill
Residents living near a Caroline Springs landfill believe not enough is being done to stop rubbish escaping the facility. They say rubbish has ended up…
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Rockbank cameras to catch illegal dumpers
Authorities have installed CCTV cameras valued at $25,000 to catch people illegally dumping rubbish near Rockbank train station. The cameras, jointly funded by the state…
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Honour scroll finds a new home
The dying wish of a former Melton man has been granted, with relatives donating a family heirloom to the Melton Historical Society. Desmond Shelley, who…
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Highlands plan OK by Moorabool council
A Central Highlands regional growth plan was endorsed by Moorabool council last Wednesday. The plan identifies preferred locations for activities or development in rural and…
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Lerderderg rescue leads to bushwalker plea
A Parks Victoria ranger has urged bushwalkers to plan ahead and ensure they have means of communication in case of emergency after a gruelling seven-hour…
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Growers fear missing out at market
Bacchus Marsh vegetable growers have labelled as “one big disaster” the closure of at least 100 stalls due to lack of space at the state’s…
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Clampdown: Woman’s tardiness costs $88,000
Almost 100 motorists with more than $400,000 of outstanding fines were nabbed in a one-day operation last Wednesday. Automated number-plate recognition technology was used to…
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