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October 28, 1992
Melton council has deferred a decision on a rate rebate policy...
Roadsafe operation over Melboune Cup long weekend
Operation Furlong 2022 is a state-wide Road Policing Operation over the Melbourne Cup long weekend period. It aims to increase driver awareness and journey...
Support for kinship and foster carers
The state government is implementing a new help desk service to assist carers navigating the children and family service system to access important information...
Watergardens set to unveil Town Square upgrade
Watergardens is preparing to unveil its new Town Square upgrade, due for completion this October.
Boasting a reconfigured layout, improved amenities and furniture and fresh...
Life after high school
As the end of exams creeps closer for high school leavers, many year 12 students are preparing for the next stage of their lives.
There’s...
First trees planted for Queen’s Jubilee
The Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden launched their Queen’s Jubilee Tree Planting project on Thursday, October 20.
Planting Trees for the Queen's Jubilee...
Residents changing jobs to avoid Western Highway
A Melton woman has had three family members involved in car accidents on the Western Highway in a single year.
Michelle Hansford is a Melton...
Cost of living increasing food insecurity
Food insecurity is on the rise in Melton, and across Australia, according to a Foodbank Australia report.
Foodbank Australia’s Hunger Report 2022 highlighted that...
Kav Temperley on headlining Djerriwarrh and new album
Australian rock greats Eskimo Joe will be headlining the return of the Djerriwarrh Festival on Saturday, November 5.
Lead singer Kav Temperley said that he...
Securing a back-up power plan for Moorabool
Moorabool would soon receive crucial back-up power systems as part of a $7.5 million commitment from the state government.
The investment would deliver batteries and...
Government could revive State Electricity Commission
The state government has announced it will bring back government ownership of energy in an effort to deliver cheaper power bills and lower emissions,...
Funding for flood affected farmers and small business owners
Primary producers and small businesses affected by the Victorian floods will be eligible for a support package, the state government has announced. ...
Greens vying for western Melbourne seat
The Victorian Greens are aiming to increase their presence in the west by announcing local candidates in the region's 10 Lower House seats at...
$110,000 for pop-up food markets to feed Melton’s needy
Melton’s needy will be able to access free or low-cost food during the next four months after the state government contributed $110,000 to two...
After 60 years, the Joneses say goodbye to plants and produce
When Jeff and Glenda Jones close their Bacchus Marsh shop next month, they will be saying goodbye to a business which has traded for...
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Walatee setting big goals
Abel Walatee might have only signed his first professional contract in the A-League men’s off season, but it didn’t stop him setting his sights...
