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Council workers strike
Melton council employees stepped up their industrial action by walking off the job on Wednesday, May 25. Since March, Australian Services Union (ASU) members who…
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Sorry Day dispute
Melton councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg said she felt her culture was disrespected during Melton’s Sorry Day event. The accusation comes after Melton council’s Sorry Day event…
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Budget windfall for Melton
The state government’s budget, released last week, gets the ball rolling on major election commitments in Melton and Moorabool. The government will spend $21.5 million…
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College upgrades start
Melton Secondary College is busy planning important upgrades after $8.87 million was allocated for the school in the state budget. The funding will go towards…
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Fire Rescue Victoria commissioner appointed
Acting fire rescue commissioner Gavin Freeman has been appointed as the new commissioner of Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes announced Mr…
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One Victorian child dies every 12 days due to a preventable injury
Leading child safety agency Kidsafe Victoria has launched a new campaign, ‘Nothing is Everything’, in a bid to raise awareness of unintentional childhood injuries and…
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Community calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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From the archives
30 years ago June 1, 1993 Emergency relief funds in Bacchus Marsh have been drained by record requests for food vouchers. 25 years ago June…
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Victorian mum encourages doctor visits after early cancer detection saves life
Cancer Council Victoria’s latest lifesaving campaign urges all eligible Victorians, including those from Melton and Moorabool, to get up to date with cancer screening and…
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Rental housing standards a threat to resident health and wellbeing
A large proportion of Australian rental properties are in such poor condition that they are putting residents’ health and wellbeing at risk, according to new…
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Walking, riding and public transport trips must triple for ‘genuine’ transport emissions reduction
Australia can reduce transport emissions by 75 per cent by the end of this decade with a massive shift to electrified public transport, walking and…
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Get your flu shot
Victorians, including those from Melton and Moorabool, are being urged to protect themselves and their loved ones this winter by getting their influenza vaccination, ahead…
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Fears for teen’s safety
The family of a teenager wanted over a fatal stabbing fear for his safety as police attempt to stave off retaliation attacks. A search is…
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Melbourne’s west leads land sales
Melbourne’s western growth corridor has continued to dominate new land sales across Melbourne and Geelong in the first quarter of 2023, according to Victorian residential…
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Critical road extension edges closer
A critical piece of road infrastructure for Melton is edging closer, which will allow for a new school campus to open in the second half…
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