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Bus and truck Collision in Eynesbury
Up to eight children are believed to have been seriously injured in a collision between a bus and truck on Tuesday afternoon at Eynesbury. Emergency…
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ABS data shows economic disadvantage divide for Melton
Melton has suburbs among the five per cent most disadvantaged in Australia, and other suburbs among the least disadvantaged, according to recent data from the…
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Investigation works under way for Melton South level crossing
The Ferris Road level crossing in Melton South is one step closer to being replaced with a new road bridge over the rail line, with…
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Moorabool council ‘disappointed’ by lack of federal pool funding
Moorabool council is “disappointed” by the federal budget, after again missing out on funding for an indoor pool. Council has been seeking $15 million in…
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My Place: Abbey O’Mara
You don’t normally relate a Miss Australia contestant as someone that plays football, but Hillside’s Abbey O’Mara does both. Abbey speaks with Tara Murray about…
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Principal appointed for Aintree’s new high school
Aintree Secondary School (interim name) has officially appointed its principal, John Mitsinikos, in preparation for its 2024 opening. Serving as principal at Kurunjang Secondary College…
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Man’s face slashed during Melton home invasion
Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary with shots fired at an address in Melton South last month. Investigators have been told four…
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Police operation targets prohibited firearms
Police have arrested 12 people and seized drugs and stolen vehicles as part of a week-long operation targeting those with links to serious and violent…
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New Mt Atkinson Kinder to hold launch event
The new Mt Atkinson Children’s and Community Centre is holding a Grand Opening event on Saturday, May 27. Melton council is inviting the community visit…
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BMX series goes big
More than 1000 spectators and riders hit the Bacchus Marsh BMX track on Sunday, May 14, for the fourth round of the Auscycling Victorian BMX…
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Market searches for a new home
Bacchus Marsh Market will not go ahead this month, and is on an indefinite hiatus until organisers find a new location from which to operate.…
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E-cigarette reforms welcomed
VicHealth has welcomed the federal government’s focus on preventive health in the budget, with $737 million for reducing e-cigarette and tobacco harm as well as…
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More structure, less screens for healthier kids
Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great way…
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Help spread warmth
For many of us, the cooler weather signals the need to bring out our winter doonas, turn up the heating or buy a new jacket…
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Misconceptions of food packaging aggravates food waste problem: Study
New RMIT-led research reveals most Australians believe food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste – but the opposite is true. With…
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