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Sharing migrants’ journeys
An award-winning Eynesbury podcaster, filmmaker, and musician is sharing the stories of migrants – including those living in Melton – through his latest film, set…
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From Fiskville to full-time
In 1991,14-year-old Will Hodgson boarded a bus home from Fiskville after a CFA training session, unaware that over the next 34 years, the organisation would…
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Emergency commissioner appointed
The state government has appointed Tim Wiebusch ESM as Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner. Mr Wiebusch, who is currently Acting Emergency Management Commissioner and has more…
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Protecting buyers from dodgy car sales
Consumer Affairs Victoria is pursuing legal action to protect consumers from car sellers who break the law. It’s currently targeting licensed and unlicensed sellers whose…
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Gallery to host Muir works
An exhibition of works by late indigenous artist Josh Muir will become the first to feature in the newly re-opened Wyndham Art Gallery. The gallery…
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Operation targets car crime
More than 30 dangerous drivers and car thieves were arrested during a recent four-night operation in Brimbank. As part of the co-ordinated operation, police disrupted…
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Next cybersecurity experts set to graduate
The second cohort of interns under a state cyber internship program are about to graduate, with the government aiming to increase Victoria’s cyber security. Provided…
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Check your chimneys this winter
CFA is reminding Australians to check their chimney and ensure it is cleaned and well-maintained, following an incident in Victoria this month. On Saturday, June…
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Melton’s prized playspace
The ‘resourcefulness’ and imaginative layout of the Melton Botanic Garden Nature Playspace was recognised with a landscape design award this month. Melton council received an…
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Call for peri-urban support
Moorabool council will call on the state for increased support to rapidly growing councils, including those in peri-urban areas. During the June 4 council meeting,…
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Melton crossing removal progresses
Level crossing removal works are ramping up at Ferris Road in Melton, with piling complete and concrete poured to form the foundations of the new…
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Bus funding celebrated
After tireless advocacy, the Mount Atkinson Advocacy Forum is celebrating the inclusion of a new local bus route in the state budget while continuing the…
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Caroline Springs lotto winner
A Caroline Springs man has taken home a whopping $546,068 in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw. The man checked his ticket while watching the football on…
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Doors open for new centre
Doors have opened to the Plumpton Community Centre, with a celebration and community day offering residents a chance to explore the new building this weekend.…
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Bridge ready for action
A new road bridge in Diggers Rest will open this Wednesday, with part of Old Calder Highway closing to traffic until next month. Set to…
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