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New national parks
Wombat-Lederderg is now a national park. Legislation passed parliament on 18 November to create three new national parks and two conservation parks in Victoria’s central…
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Man ‘didn’t intend’ to murder wife when he stabbed her
A mother was stabbed by her husband with a kitchen knife over a false belief she was cheating on him with his brother. But Rimoni…
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Coaches replace trains
Those travelling beyond Bacchus Marsh on the train are being told to allow for extra travel time with coaches replacing trains for part of the…
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From concrete to Cormorants
A once-concrete channel in Melton’s West is showing new signs of life, with local birdwatchers recording a growing diversity of species as the Re-imagining Arnolds…
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Powering the 500
All eyes were on the Supercars at Sandown raceway over the weekend, but the event would not have been possible without the 349 dedicated volunteers…
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School funding boost
Two schools in Moorabool have received funding for Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced funding would be provided to the…
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Local voice, national honour
Local Eyensbury writer Amy Montague has made history as a decorated author after bringing home third place in the 2025 Furphy Literary Award, one of…
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Take a stand
Melton council is calling on residents to stand together in support of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign urging…
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Power to the people
Melton and surrounds locals are being invited to share their thoughts on how benefits from the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub in Plumpton will be distributed,…
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Melton bridges the gap
A major milestone in Victoria’s level-crossing removal has been reached after giant steel bridge sections measuring over 40 metres long have been lifted into place…
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L-plater caught
A Deanside L-plater was allegedly caught driving double the speed limit in Keilor Park late on Monday 17 November. Police clocked a Hyundai i30 allegedly…
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Thank you Diggers Rest
Residents are invited to join a free community celebration on Saturday 22 November between 10am and 1pm at Diggers Rest station eastern precinct in celebration…
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Free green waste disposal for Melton
Melton council is encouraging locals to prepare for the upcoming fire season by tidying up their properties and disposing of their green waste for free…
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Moorabool shines a light
Moorabool is once again taking part in the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign running between Tuesday 25 November and Wednesday 10…
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Dangerous driver charged
Police have charged a man for allegedly driving a vehicle at 244km/h in Bungaree earlier this month. Officers clocked the Holden Commodore VE allegedly travelling…
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