Melton
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Special help on the way
Joe Fenech has long dreamed of helping those with special needs in the Melton community, and he is a step closer to realising that goal.…
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A helping hand for James
For young James Quinn, it’s a helping hand like no other. The four-year-old boy has been given a Batman-inspired prosthetic hand, thanks to an innovative…
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Uproar over plans to rezone park
A proposal to re-zone a section of open parkland in Melton South to allow for community care accommodation is set to come to a head…
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Health help is here
A new way to improve mental health is coming to Melton, with two local organisations joining forces. Reclink and Grow have come together to provide…
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Finding hidden treasure
The secret history of a convict who married a beloved Melton icon has been penned, shedding new light on a famous name. Author John Watts…
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Money support for all sorts of Melton sport
Two Melton sports clubs will help get more locals active thanks to some government assistance. Melton Bowling Club and Melton Hockey Club will each receive…
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Milestone for the pride of Melton
Melton Football Netball Club will celebrate the club’s 140th anniversary in style. In a massive milestone, the club will host a dinner on Saturday, July…
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Melton seeks consistency
Melton is hunting consistency in the back half of the Ballarat Football League season. While sitting in the top six, the Bloods haven’t been able…
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Feedback forum on runway plan
By Tate Papworth and Ewen McRae A workshop to get community feedback on the new Melbourne Airport runway will be held in Melton. The…
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Lauren sets the record straight
Less than two years after taking up power lifting, Melton’s Lauren Tyrrell is a national record holder. The mother of three holds the Australian deadlift…
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Menu is on the money
Cooking classes in Melton to help those facing food insecurity are winning strong early support. Part of the ongoing soup kitchen at Melton Senior’s Community…
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Growth suburbs feel price slump
By Melissa Heagney/Domain Land prices in Melbourne’s growth belts have fallen over the March quarter, with pre-election jitters and tighter credit conditions taking their…
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Property and deception offences drive rising crime rates
Melton’s crime rate has soared to it’s highest in nearly a decade. More than 11,000 offences were recorded in the year to March, 2019, up…
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Community rallies to bring David home
A young Melton engineer is in a critical condition after suffering a stroke two hours into a Queensland getaway. David Skinner, a drone designer and…
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End in sight for line upgrade
The Ballarat Line Upgrade is about to clock up one million hours of work as construction on the project heads towards completion by the end…
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