Melton council
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Melton South booked
Life just got a whole lot easier for book lovers who live in Atherstone estate and Melton South. Melton council, in partnership with Lendlease Communities,…
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Council budgets big on building
Major infrastructure projects are at the top of the agenda for Melton and Moorabool councils in their 2018-19 budgets. Melton council has committed nearly $80…
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Caravan park bid hits roadblock
About 100 Diggers Rest residents made their objections to a proposed caravan park heard at a community meeting last week. Residents packed out the community…
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Melton’s rubbish revamp
Melton council will fund a $7.7 million upgrade of the municipality’s recycling facility as it nears capacity. A master plan for the Melton Recycling Facility,…
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Chill out with winter holiday activities
Kids and teens are sorted with activities and events to keep them busy these winter school holidays. Melton council’s vacation care program is open to…
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Helping hands wanted for Melton party
Volunteers are still being sought for one of Melton’s most popular festivals. Applicants can register to be part of the supersized 2018 Djerriwarrh Festival until…
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Knot to be missed
Crafters are being called on to get creative with textiles as part of a new exhibition. Contemporary artist Chaco Kato will host workshops as part…
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Equality plans unveiled
Melton council has bolstered its support for gender equality with the launch of its Equality and Respect Strategy. State Minister for Women, Natalie Hutchins last…
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Caravan park plans opposed
Diggers Rest residents are lobbying to stop an application for a caravan park along the Old Calder Highway which they believe is “nonsensical” for the…
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Clause out for cats
Melton council has put Eynesbury landowners on notice for unlawfully harbouring cats. Cats are banned in the estate to protect native wildlife under a Section…
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A new rule book for councils
Councillors have been put on notice with a bill introduced into state Parliament last week marking the biggest change to local government laws in nearly…
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Albanian land decision sought
Members of the western suburbs Albanian community are awaiting answers from the state government on plans to compulsorily acquire land bought more than 25 years…
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Fresh mosque bid put on hold
A new planning application for a proposed mosque in Melton West has stumbled, with the council seeking more information and expert consultation. Councillors unanimously voted…
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Funding bonus for Burnside
A new primary school for Burnside will be a step closer to completion thanks to a $5.6 million boost. The state funding, allocated last week…
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From beyond the grave
A Melton historian will uncover mysteries behind some of the municipality’s oldest gravestones as part of this month’s Heritage Festival. Judith Bilszta will guide two…
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