News
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Helping Victorians navigate digital government services
In an effort to ensure all Victorians can access essential government services, the state government has announced new funding for Community Information and Support Victoria…
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Christmas lights spark safety warning
As Victorians once again unbox their Christmas tree and untangle decorations, fire authorities are encouraging everyone to take steps to avoid Santa’s naughty list and…
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Dangerous products threaten holiday cheer
As Victorians eagerly await the arrival of the Christmas season, a concerning trend has emerged – unsafe products are making their way onto store shelves,…
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New RNA therapy to tackle rare childhood diseases
Researchers at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research have made a significant breakthrough in developing an innovative RNA therapy that could transform the lives of…
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Free travel for youth
The state government is making public transport free for more than one million young Victorians from 1 January, with the new youth myki now available…
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Melton’s favourite Christmas
For more than three decades, Melton local Sandra Brogan has transformed her home into a festive wonderland, delighting generations of families with her annual Christmas…
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Man airlifted following crash
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision that left a man with life-threatening injuries in Sunbury last night. It is believed a 29-year-old Bacchus…
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Signal switch sparks peak-hour mayhem
Daily commuters have voiced their frustrations over traffic congestion at the recently signalised intersection of Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road, with some residents…
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Festive fur and safety first
With the festive season in full swing, Melton residents are being encouraged to think carefully about responsible pet ownership and consider adoption, as the community…
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Sport
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Around the grounds in Melton and Moorabool
RDFL Diggers Rest has announced its first new signing for next year’s Riddell District Football League season. Jarryd Bonello is no stranger to the league…
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Lakers join EDFL women’s premier division
Caroline Springs will join the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division next season, with the top flight to expand. The EDFL released its women’s…
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Leckie sent for surgery in World Cup blow
Socceroos veteran Mathew Leckie has undergone hip surgery, leaving his 2026 World Cup dream in tatters. Dogged by repeated soft-tissue injuries, the luckless Melbourne City…
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O’Connor Moreira stunning rise
Western Jets’ Charlie O’Connor Moreira thought her AFLW draft chances were over when she got injured at a training session earlier this year. The injury…
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Defender makes her mark
Being selected in the AFLW draft would mean everything for the Western Jets’ Alex McBride-Loane. Having fallen in love with football after she started playing…
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Imperial Command gets the Cash
A decision by Andy Gath to bypass the Group 1 Haras Des Trotteurs Great Square paid dividends when a stable favourite took out the Aldebaran…
In Business – Sponsored
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One billion container recycling milestone
Families, schools and community groups across the Melton and Moorabool areas have helped western Victoria reach a major sustainability milestone: over 1 billion eligible drink…
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Retire in a stylish home at Bellbrook Gardens
Discover a peaceful, social, and secure lifestyle amidst resort style amenities at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club in a highly sought after community for individuals and…
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Exceptional care, every day
Every family deserves a village, a place where they are understood, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care. At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten,…
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The journey of your 10-cent containers
Ever wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS…
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Retire in style at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club
Discover a peaceful, social, and secure lifestyle amidst resort style amenities at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club in a highly sought after community for individuals and…
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Furlong 2025 gets underway over Melbourne Cup carnival
A statewide road policing activity called Operation Furlong 2025 will be conducted over the Melbourne Cup long weekend from Friday 31 October to Tuesday 4…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Dialing up abortion care
Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options, as…
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Fighting period and pelvic pain stigma
Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) has partnered with the Department of Education to offer free education sessions in 400 Victorian government schools to help reduce stigma…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
More News
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Helping Victorians navigate digital government services
In an effort to ensure all Victorians can access essential government services, the state government has announced new funding for Community Information and Support Victoria…
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Christmas lights spark safety warning
As Victorians once again unbox their Christmas tree and untangle decorations, fire authorities are encouraging everyone to take steps to avoid Santa’s naughty list and…
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Dangerous products threaten holiday cheer
As Victorians eagerly await the arrival of the Christmas season, a concerning trend has emerged – unsafe products are making their way onto store shelves,…
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New RNA therapy to tackle rare childhood diseases
Researchers at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research have made a significant breakthrough in developing an innovative RNA therapy that could transform the lives of…
-
Free travel for youth
The state government is making public transport free for more than one million young Victorians from 1 January, with the new youth myki now available…
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Melton’s favourite Christmas
For more than three decades, Melton local Sandra Brogan has transformed her home into a festive wonderland, delighting generations of families with her annual Christmas…