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A berry long run!
Winding through lush Moorabool scenery, the Berry Long Run is returning for its 11th year, raising funds to support people who have experienced family violence.…
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Parwan tenant fined
A plan to dump truckloads of demolition waste in the country has ended in a criminal conviction and over $10,000 in fines and costs, with…
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Weeding in Pinkerton Forest
On Thursday, July 24, Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group returned to Pinkerton Forest to spray Galenia (Carpet Weed) that has regrown after recent rains. We…
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Red Gum, red-handed
A Melton man’s chainsaws, trailer, and a load of River Red Gum timber was confiscated after he was caught while bogged in Reedy Lake Wildlife…
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Walk with the wattles
Celebrating Wattle Day, a nature journaling and sketching workshop at Melton Botanic Garden will combine science, creativity, and mindfulness to take a close look at…
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Turning trash into tram stops
An innovative partnership is aiming to see recycled plastics from kerbside and industrial waste used for modular tram stop platforms, making Melbourne’s tram network sustainable,…
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Grants for native plants
Following a successful round in 2024, Bupa and Landcare Australia announce the return of the Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program in 2025, offering funding to…
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Landscape architect offers insights
The art of landscape architecture will be the topic of the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden’s next meeting, providing attendees an insight into the…
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Financial complaints top 100,000
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has received more than 100,000 complaints for the second year in a row. While there was a 4 per…
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Call for cattle farming safety
WorkSafe is urging workers on farms with cattle to stay vigilant and not cut corners with their safety. Cattle handling remains one of the most…
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Funding open for creatives
The state government has launched the next round of its Creative Enterprises Program (CEP), with the goal of strengthening Victoria’s creative industries. Extended by four…
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Cultural centre back in action!
The Wyndham Cultural Centre is back in action and the community is invited to see some of the best entertainment on offer. The refreshed space…
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Telling the stories of First Nations people
An exhibition highlighting the often forgotten stories and histories of First Nations people in Melbourne’s west is currently showing as part of a collaboration with…
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Community Calendar
MYOB Business beginners course Discover how to set up and use a cloud-based accounting system in Melton South Community Centre’s 8-week MYOB Business-Beginners course. This…
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West’s invasive weed war
PRECEDE: serrated tussock is a drought-tolerant weed of national significance, and as reported by Star Weekly, the Victorian drought is exacerbating the issue of its…
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