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  • MY PLACE: Lepeka “Peks” Nanai

    MY PLACE: Lepeka “Peks” Nanai

    What’s your connection to Melton?   I was born in New Zealand, raised in Samoa and moved to Australia. We moved to Melton about seven…

  • MY MELTON: Catherine Brincau

    MY MELTON: Catherine Brincau

    What’s your connection to Melton?   I am a resident and have been involved in a number of community projects for many years.   How…

  • MY MELTON: Kirsty Lanzendoerfer

    MY MELTON: Kirsty Lanzendoerfer

    What is your connection to Melton? My connection to Melton is strong, with most of our family and friends living in Melton.   How long…

  • My Melton: Michelle Sheppard

    My Melton: Michelle Sheppard

    Michelle Sheppard is a businesswoman, entrepeneur and radio host — among many other things. She started the transition four years ago, but says gender identity…

  • My Melton: Rebecca Mizzi

    My Melton: Rebecca Mizzi

    Plumpton mum Rebecca Mizzi wants a world that’s “full of kindness and love” for her one-year-old son Isaac.   What’s your connection to Melton? I…

  • My Melton: Ajay Pasupulate

    My Melton: Ajay Pasupulate

    Ajay Pasupulate, 42, migrated to Australia 15 years ago. He now calls Taylors Hill home and was one of 16 ‘active’ community members to be…

  • My Melton: Nathan Fioritti

    My Melton: Nathan Fioritti

    Nathan Fioritti loves Rockbank, an area he describes as “where the rural and urban distinction begins to blur”. What’s your connection to Melton? I’ve lived…

  • My Melton: Alan Perry

    My Melton: Alan Perry

    Most people in the Melton community have probably heard of Alan Perry. The 69-year-old has been hailed as a “fantastic example of outstanding participation and…

  • My Melton: Gill Ellis

    My Melton: Gill Ellis

    Gill Ellis, 69, says moving to Melton was the best decision of his life. The former Melton citizen of the year speaks about how the…

  • My Melton: Annette Butterworth

    My Melton: Annette Butterworth

    When Annette Butterworth found out about BusyFeet at Chadstone, her initial reaction was: “Why don’t we have one in Melton?” She talks about bringing the…

  • My Melton: Thomas Woof

    My Melton: Thomas Woof

    Following years of community work, Thomas Woof, 22, was named Melton’s young citizen of the year earlier this year.   What’s your connection to Melton?…

  • My Melton: Randall Brown

    My Melton: Randall Brown

    Being involved in the Melton Valley Rotary Club has allowed Randall Brown to make friends in the area and have fun while working for the…

  • My Melton: Rod Fraser

    My Melton: Rod Fraser

    Rod Fraser moved to Melton more than two decades ago. The Melton SES deputy controller tells Sumeyya Ilanbey he couldn’t be prouder of his decision.…

  • My Melton: Peter Swann

    My Melton: Peter Swann

    Peter Swann, 24, is a serial volunteer. The Melton Uniting Church Op Shop assistant manager tells Sumeyya Ilanbey that he loves to help out whenever,…

  • My Melton: Val Fisher and Tania Verocci-Penberthy

    My Melton: Val Fisher and Tania Verocci-Penberthy

    Val Fisher and Tania Verocchi-Penberthy are part of the newly formed Melton Singers Group. They tell Sumeyya Ilanbey about the mental health benefits of singing.…

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