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Moorabool wants fair deal
Moorabool council is being short-changed by a state government fund, according to a new report. The report from the Auditor General into Regional Development Victoria…
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New u-turn for youth
Melton council has received a $200,000 grant to help it continue tackling youth crime and help young people reconnect with their communities. The council’s UTURN193…
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Melton plots soccer tactics
Melton council will develop a draft strategy to guide the future of soccer in the municipality. The proposed strategy, introduced as a notice of motion…
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Council names works wish list
Melton council has highlighted roads and infrastructure as its main priorities for federal assistance ahead of next month’s federal election. With the nation going to…
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City wants progress on highway
A push to upgrade the Western Highway is gathering steam. Melton council’s Upgrade Western Highway campaign calls on the state and federal governments to upgrade…
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City wants progress on highway
By Ewen McRae A push to upgrade the Western Highway is gathering steam. Melton council’s Upgrade Western Highway campaign calls on the state and federal…
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Status quo for meeting records
Moorabool council will not video stream council meetings after a proposal to explore the idea was voted down at last week’s meeting. The council received…
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Council bins hard rubbish plan
Moorabool council will not provide residents with vouchers for hard rubbish disposal at its transfer stations. The council last week rejected an officer recommendation that…
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Capital works splurge
More than $60 million in capital works is at the forefront of Melton council’s draft budget. The budget projects a surplus of $8.5 million and…
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Capital works splurge
By Ewen McRae More than $60 million in capital works is at the forefront of Melton council’s draft budget. The budget projects a surplus of…
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Compost plan takes root
Brimbank residents will soon find it easier to compost their household waste, with the council set to adopt a policy aimed at reducing landfill. The…
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Gifts give big-hearted cheer
By Ewen McRae The Brimbank Giving Tree has returned – but time is running out for residents to contribute their Christmas season donations. The program…
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Brimbank ramps up pokies fight
By Ewen McRae Brimbank council’s fight against the harm caused by pokies is continuing with a draft policy aimed at reducing gambling losses. Brimbank has…
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Dogs maul family pet
A Melton woman is appealing for witnesses to a vicious dog attack on her beloved pet. Karen Blacklaws has been at Maddy’s bedside as the…
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Group grants up for grabs
Melton and Moorabool councils and community groups have under a month to apply for a share in $200 million of grants to go towards activities,…
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