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Friends of Melton Botanic Gardens reflect on 20 years
In 2023 The Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden (FMBG) are celebrating their 20th anniversary, and are inviting more community members to join ahead of…
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New school building
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School in Weir Views officially opened a new school building on Thursday, April 27. The largest new catholic school…
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Recording parish life
In honour of the 150th anniversary of St Bernard’s Church in Bacchus Marsh next year, a community group is seeking contributions for a book it…
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Sharing stories
Writers Victoria hosted a forum aimed at bridging the gap between mainstream arts and disability communities at Caroline Springs Library on Thursday, April 27, and…
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Farewell tour for Mazda CX-9
A luxury seven-seat family SUV, the CX-9 has been Mazda’s flagship model since it arrived here in 2007. With seven seats standard across its range,…
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Be part of history – join GenV
One of the world’s most significant medical research initiatives is taking place in Victoria with state government support – and all babies born before October…
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St Lawrence of Brindisi officially launches school building
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School in Weir Views officially opened a new school building on Thursday, April 27. The largest new catholic school…
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Council looks to put the brakes on hooning
Melton council are seeking to put a stop to hooning occurring within the municipality by introducing a new law targeting hoon events. At a meeting…
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Renters being ‘let down’
The rental market has been tightening across Australia, Liam McNally spoke to residents and community groups in Melbourne’s west to see how it is affecting…
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A sign of more inclusivity
Melton council are considering introducing Auslan interpreters to all council-run events, a move which would mean they’re “leading the way for inclusivity among local governments”,…
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Melton council hopes to expand mental health engagement in young men
Council are hoping to expand mental health services for young men in the municipality following a new report accepted at a meeting on Monday, April…
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‘No child in Australia should go to school hungry’: council report into youth food insecurity
More than 1000 children in Melton may be going to school without food, according to a recent report by council. At a council meeting on…
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Ballan gathers to remember
Ballan’s Anzac Day service on Tuesday, April 25 began with a Dawn Service in Mclean Park from 6am, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast, and in…
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Marching through the Marsh for Anzac Day
On Tuesday, April 25 Bacchus Marsh RSL hosted a Dawn Service from 5.45am on the Village Green next to the RSL, the service was followed…
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Melton’s Dawn service
On a still morning on Tuesday, April 25, hundreds gathered at the Melton cenotaph at dawn to pay their respects on Anzac Day. Members of…
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