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What your federal MPs are talking about
Federal politicians are used to the public and pundits scrutinising their every word, but now AI has joined the long list of watchdogs keeping tabs…
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Melton’s priorities
Melton’s council is calling for a whole-of-government partnership approach to help meet the demand of its rapidly growing community, unveiling its latest advocacy priorities on…
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Melton’s big night of racing
Families, racing fans and entertainment lovers alike are being urged to get on track for one of Melton’s biggest nights of the year, with a…
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Bushfire deemed suspicious
Police are investigating a bushfire in Lerderderg on 3 February. Emergency services responded to reports of the blaze near O’Brien’s Crossing about 7pm. An investigation…
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Man burned in Bacchus Marsh assault
A 57-year-old man is in hospital with serious burns following an assault and fire in Bacchus Marsh. Emergency services were called to reports of a…
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Moorabool moves on road safety
Moorabool council is targeting road safety in a bid to reduce serious injuries and fatalities occurring across the shire. The council voted to put on…
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Melton, roll up your sleeves
Melton’s locals are being invited to roll up their sleeves and give blood as Lifeblood hosts a blood donation popup in Melton this month. The…
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My Place
Melton local Trevor A. Boyd-King is foundation secretary of the Melton Men’s Group, dedicated to providing support to Melton and surrounds men. Mr Boyd-King spoke…
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Picnic spot faces axe
The future of the Melton Weir family picnic area has come under the spotlight, with community advocates calling for the ageing facility to be saved…
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Calls for grief support
Moorabool’s bereaved parents may be set to receive more support after council moved on looking into the establishment of a bereaved parents support group. The…
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Moorabool weighs up EV charging stations
Moorabool’s electric revheads may soon have more options on where to charge their cars across the shire. Moorabool council moved on implementing plans to investigate…
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From the archives
30 years ago 7 February 1996 The federal government has agreed to spend $6 million buying land surrounding the notorious Anthony’s Cutting in preparation for…
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Community calendar
Melton South Community Centre Computer Classes Computer classes starting at the Melton South Community Centre. Absolute Beginners Computers, Being Safe Online, Canva and more. ■…
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Five arrested by Gang Crime Squad
Two 19-year-old men from Taylors Hill have been arrested as part of an ongoing police investigation into a series of organised crime-related incidents across Brimbank…
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Bushfire in Lerderderg State Forest
A watch and act warning has been issued for a bushfire in Lerderderg State Park. Forest Fire Management Victoria said the bushfire is at Obriens…
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