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Native grassland unprotected by local government
Local, state, and federal authorities are being questioned on their failure to protect Critically Endangered grassland in Victoria that was bulldozed and destroyed last month.…
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Artist’s first exhibition on display
A local artist has taken the plunge into the creative world, with his first exhibition officially on display in Deer Park. William Micallef’s paintings are…
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LIT returns to Werribee
LIT is returning and is ready to light up your world – and Wyndham Park – between March 27 and April 13. Running each night…
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Tale of two Altona nurses to be told
The Louis Joel Arts and Community centre (LJAC) in Altona is an appropriate place for the new play Ivy and Sylvia to be performed. Not…
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Be prepared for snakes: Paramedics
Don’t let a hiss-terical situation rattle you – paramedics are urging Victorians to slither safely through the rest of snake season after attending 129 suspected…
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An Irish feast to be sure
St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish culture, and one of the best ways to enjoy this festive occasion is through food. With its…
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Community Calendar
Hearing checks The Hearing Australia bus will visit Melton Waves Leisure Centre on March 12, from 7.30am, and Woodgrove Shopping Centre from 1pm on the…
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Treating high blood pressure to prevent Alzheimer’s
Research from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) suggests that high blood pressure treatment should be part of Alzheimer’s disease prevention strategies. Hypertension is…
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Helping victim-survivors heal from sexual assault
WestCASA is a community based not-for-profit sexual assault counselling service operating in the western suburbs. Jaidyn Kennedy discovered the ways the organisation is helping victim-survivors…
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Vale Rob McIntyre
Macedon Ranges community sport stalwart Robert McIntyre died last month, with his long history with local sport leaving an “immeasurable” impact. Rob died peacefully surrounded…
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Lights update wanted
Melton’s Boundary Road needs a bit of love according to Melton councillor Phillip Zada. Cr Zada raised a notice of motion at the council meeting…
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Beloved community and family man
Tributes will flow for Roger John Morgan, who will be remembered as a community icon, a dedicated entrepreneur, and a devoted family man with ounces…
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Youth Fest grants open
Schools and community organisations in Melton are being encouraged to apply for funding for activities hosted as part of Youth Fest 2025. Supporting up to…
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Travel to Europe through the Melton Night Market
Take your tastebuds on a tour through Europe at the Melton Night Market on March 7. The Melton Town Centre Amphitheatre will come alive with…
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Free kits for kinder kids
Kids starting three-year-old kindergarten will receive a kit full of books, toys and stationery from the state government. The government said the kinder kits would…
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