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March brings mayhem out west
March in Melbourne’s west is a vibrant mix of flavour and fun, with a list of events and attractions every bit as diverse as its…
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Revue to keep you dancing
musicworx is a community group that seeks to bring people together to nurture and share their creativity, passion and talent in all things musical. In…
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Medicinal cannabis change welcomed
A Caroline Springs mother has welcomed a law change that protects medicinal cannabis patients from automatically losing their licence if they test positive to the…
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Raising awareness for rare blood cancers
EDGE Community Services in Hoppers Crossing on Friday, March 28 will be hosting the World’s Greatest Shave to raise money and awareness for blood cancer…
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No changes planned for Vineyard Road
The state government has no plans to implement changes to Vineyard Road in Diggers Rest. Former Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik wrote to Roads and Roads…
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Trees to shade schools
Greater Western Water (GWW) is inviting schools across its service region to participate in this year’s Trees for Schools program. The program provides local primary…
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Sod turned at new Cobblebank school
A secondary school will be built in Cobblebank in an effort to meet increasing enrolment demand from the growing community. Deputy Premier and Education Minister…
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Refuge a ‘safe space’
A purpose-built family-violence refuge has opened in Melbourne’s western fringe with the aim of provide a safe space for women and children experiencing family violence.…
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Cash flows for Melton line
The electrification of the Melton rail line is a step closer after the federal government announced $325 million to upgrade the line. Prime Minister Anthony…
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Grants to help community thrive
Greater Western Water (GWW) is encouraging community groups across Melton and Moorabool to apply for a grant or sponsorship through its Thriving Communities program. Applications…
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Invest in our roads: Council
At the last federal election in 2022, Melton council urged the Labor and Liberal parties to invest in key roads in the municipality, such as…
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TAFE award for Jennifer
Federation TAFE’s outstanding achievers were celebrated at the 2025 Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence with 42 award winners announced at a gala event in Ballarat…
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House fire in Melton
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to a house fire in Lagarna Drive, Melton on Tuesday. Several calls were received about the first at 1am,…
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New school a milestone for Thornhill Park
A sod-turning ceremony for a new Catholic educational facility being built in Thornhill Park has marked an exciting milestone for the wider community. The St…
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Leakes Road needs action now
A protest was held at Rockbank on Tuesday February 25, 2025 in an attempt to lobby government for traffic lights on Leakes Road. The protest…
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