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United for local fun
Friendship and low-cost fun are two aspects enjoyed by members of the Melton Over 50s social group. Forming in March 2022, the group unites local…
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Art group breaks barriers
When Neha Gupta moved to Aintree in December, she knew very little English or other local residents. That all changed when she joined Welcome Studios,…
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Budget offers ‘largest’ works program
Melton council’s proposed $225.8 million capital works program for 2025-26 is “one of the largest” undertaken by any Victorian council, according to mayor Steve Abboushi.…
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Final charges laid over youth gangs’ machete brawl
All seven people, including four teenagers, allegedly involved in a wild machete brawl at a busy shopping centre have now been charged. The final arrest…
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Energy bill help extended
The state government is investing a further $600,000 to expand the Energy Assistance Program which has saved 13,000 Victorians almost $2.5 million on their energy…
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The biggest and most common tax mistake
CPA Australia is urging taxpayers not to rush into lodging their tax returns early, with this being one of the biggest and most common mistakes.…
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Recognising Melton business excellence
Applications for Melton’s annual Business Excellence Awards are now open, and Melton council is encouraging local businesses to apply. With applications closing on Thursday, July…
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Hub one step closer
The Cobblebank Community Services Hub is another step closer to construction after Melton awarded the contract for its delivery. Contracted to Kane Constructions, the approximately…
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Marly rides towards nationals
A Toolern Vale student has been selected to represent Victoria in a prestigious sporting event. Marly Wright, a student at Haileybury Pangea, was one of…
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Cobblebank chosen for new TAFE
Cobblebank has been chosen as the location of a construction-focused Melton TAFE campus, set to opened in 2028. The state government announced on Monday, May…
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War on rubbish
Melton council is escalating its war on illegally dumped waste, kicking off a campaign and calling for joint state advocacy with other councils. According to…
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Mayor resents levy
Moorabool mayor Paul Tatchell has slammed the the state government’s Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) and believes “country people are getting belted with fees…
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Harkness home invasion
Victoria Police is investigating a home invasion that occurred in Harkness in late March. Police understand 11 unknown offenders attended a property on Claret Ash…
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Machete sales ban announced
The sale of machetes will be banned in Victoria from this Wednesday. The state announced on Monday, May 26, that the dangerous knives are coming…
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Prostate cancer support groups flourish
Prostate cancer is a major threat to the health of Australian men. Nationally it’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer, with more than 70 men diagnosed…
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