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Free public transport for children announced
The state budget will make public transport free for everyone aged under 18 across Victoria from next year.
As part of the upcoming budget, children...
Rae appointed minister
Hawke MP Sam Rae was sworn in with a new title this month, named as aged care and seniors minister.
Mr Rae in a Facebook...
Bison enters public life
Guests from the west are invited to Werribee Open Range Zoo to see a special member of the crew this winter.
Lakota, a 1000-kilogram American...
School and transport budget boost
New and upgraded local schools and extended bus routes in parts of the Melton municipality are some of the key local announcements in this...
Waste war goes state-wide
Melton’s war on illegal dumping was brought to a state council meeting, with a call for joint advocacy towards preventing illegal dumping receiving unanimous...
Motorcycle stolen in Cobblebank
A motorcycle was stolen in Cobblebank on Sunday, with Victoria Police now appealing for information.
Police are appealing for information following the aggravated carjacking in...
Promoting diversity in the residential building industry
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) and MiTek have joined forces to launch She Builds The Future – a program designed to inspire, educate and...
Giving thanks to volunteers
National Volunteer Week, from May 19–25, is Australia’s largest volunteering recognition event. It aims to draw attention to the crucial role played by volunteers....
Council investigates drought support
With a tough winter ahead for farmers, Moorabool council will investigate the drought relief opportunities available to local farmers and what role the council...
Ballan flooding concerns
Following “stress and anger within the community,” Moorabool council will write to Melbourne Water requesting updates and information on ongoing flooding issues in a...
Council wants plan feedback
Moorabool council has released its next draft council plan for community feedback, with the plan guiding council’s service delivery, activities and decision making over...
Masquerade dance for all
Celebrating winter, an all abilities masquerade dance is coming to Harkness this month, offering a safe and accessible social event.
Hosted by support services organisation...
Partnership recycles downed trees
A community pizza oven will be fired by wood sourced from a level crossing removal project, with the help of a local SES training...
Purple swamphens relish the rain
On Saturday May 17, Eynesbury Environment Group hosted a bird walk in Melton Botanic Garden.
We host a bird walk on a monthly basis, each...
Local’s dumping “despair”
A Maddingley resident said he feels “despair” about the volume of illegally dumped rubbish that has accumulated at a heritage site in Moorabool.
Resident Bernard...
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Motorcycle stolen in Cobblebank
A motorcycle was stolen in Cobblebank on Sunday, with Victoria Police now appealing for information.
Police are appealing for information following the aggravated carjacking in...
