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Sikh temple bid fails again
A push to reconsider a planning application for a Sikh temple in Melton South has failed. At its August meeting, Melton council knocked back an…
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Reserve some fun
Taylors Hill residents will soon have even more reasons to get outdoors, with works under way on two new recreation spaces. Bloomsbury Drive Reserve and…
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Put your project on council radar
Melton community members are being asked to share their ideas to make a difference in the local community. The council has started preparations for its…
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Landfill bid goes to waste
An application to expand the landfill operations at Maddingley Brown Coal has been withdrawn. The Maddingley Brown Coal site at Tilleys Road handles landfill and…
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Big boost for Diggers Rest’s carols night
Melton council will contribute $10,000 towards the Diggers Rest Carols by Candlelight. The funds will be an annual and recurrent contribution towards the event, which…
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Recycling set to return
The state government has provided a $10 million loan to SKM’s receivers to help clean up thousands of tonnes of recycling stockpiled in warehouses around…
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Council slips down rankings
Community satisfaction with Melton council’s performance has dropped in the past 12 months, according to a new survey. The annual community survey on a variety…
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Healthy hub opens up
Kurunjang residents have a new home for community activities and classes, following the opening of a new centre last week. The Kurunjang Community Hub will…
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Council rejects Sikh temple bid
Melton council has knocked back an application for a Sikh temple in Melton South following concerns about the location. The proposed temple was to be…
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Cobblebank stadium scores an extra court
Cobblebank’s new indoor basketball stadium will be bigger than originally planned, after Melton council agreed to the addition of a sixth court. Council ticked off…
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Council Colombia junket
Melton ratepayers will foot the bill to send three council representatives to Colombia for a conference in October. Mayor Bob Turner, councillor Michelle Mendis and…
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Residents vow to fight park plan
Melton South residents who objected to a recent council decision on a portion of land say they are prepared to take their fight further. The…
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Green light for overpass sign
A large electronic advertising sign is set to be installed on the Hopkins Road overpass of the Western Highway, following a ruling by the Victorian…
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Recycling sent to tip
Moorabool council will be forced to send kerbside recycling material to landfill following the closure of recycling company SKM. SKM was declared insolvent by the…
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Flower show funding lopped off
Moorabool council has backtracked on a grant approval for the Bacchus Marsh Flower and Garden show following a rescission motion at last week’s meeting. Council…
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