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Rescued dog owners ‘elated’
A Trentham East resident and her family felt “elated and in disbelief” when their beloved Labrador Ted was found and rescued from a Wombat State…
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Calling all little drummers
Young drummers in the western suburbs are being encouraged to hone their inner rhythm at Little Beats. The free workshop will be held at the…
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Campfire safety urged this King’s Birthday long weekend
As Victorians head outdoors to enjoy the King’s Birthday long weekend, fire and land authorities are reminding campers and visitors to forests and parks to…
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9,500 O-type blood donors urged to donate immediately
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is appealing to anyone with O-type blood to book a donation as the organisation’s levels of both O positive and O…
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Friendly local fellas
A “diverse” community group in Melton is uniting men to share company and knowledge, with interested locals encouraged to give it a try. Meeting from…
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Melton Highway works upcoming
Major works on the Melton Highway will progress in the coming weeks, with additional lanes and a new centre median set to be constructed. With…
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Community Calendar
Rotary Art Show Bacchus Marsh Rotary is hosting an art show at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall over the King’s Birthday Weekend. There will be…
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Shedders celebrate milestone
Taylors Hill Men’s Shed celebrated its 10th anniversary last week, displaying members’ creative works and cutting a cake to mark the occasion. Now accommodating more…
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My Place
Kurunjang resident and Melton Men’s Shed social group team leader Chris Huon has a long history of living in the region and formerly worked in…
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Spotlight on violence
More than 560 students at a Caroline Springs school took part in an initiative aimed at curbing violence and promoting conflict resolution and anger management,…
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Road safety calls continue
A call for Melton to investigate advocating for safety improvements to the “very dangerous” Vineyard Road and Plumpton Road corridor was knocked back last week…
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Workcover premiums on hold
There will be no increase in WorkCover premiums for Victorian businesses in the next financial year. The state government announced on May 27 that the…
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Draft Local Law tabled
Melton residents will be able to have their say on the proposed Local Law 2025, with details on its purpose and the consultation process to…
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Alarming research shows young drivers most likely to speed
New Transport Accident Commission (TAC) research shows that young Victorian drivers’ acceptance of speeding is double that of all other drivers. The TAC’s latest Community…
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Writing talents recognised
Moorabool council is just weeks away from naming this year’s best entries in the annual Peter Carey Short Story Awards. Running in its ninth year,…
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