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Funding boost to keep youth On Track
A funding boost of almost $50,000 has given a Melton youth mentoring program that supports teens to get active through bike-riding the opportunity to expand.…
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Burnside woman charged following fatal car crash
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have a charged a woman following a fatal car crash in Ravenhall on March 9. It is alleged a Holden…
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My Place
Blackwood sculptor and Fungi Town artist Kathy Holowko tells Zoe Moffatt about her work in the community and connection to Moorabool. Tell us a bit…
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Funding boost for local groups
Melton Performing Arts Centre and Caroline Springs Scouts group have been awarded a share in $5000 in grants as the 2023 recipients of residential AVID…
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Alleged illegal cockfighting event disrupted in Melton
More than 200 “mutilated” roosters, allegedly kept for illegal cockfighting, were seized from a Melton property on Friday, April 14. RSPCA Victoria’s Major Investigations Team…
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Police want your feedback
People who live, work, or socialise in Melton or Moorabool have the chance to have their say on how the police operate in their area…
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Eggcellent holiday fun
On Tuesday, April 11, Lerderderg Library hosted a Yoshi Egg Painting and Pom Pom Craft Activity day. Across two sessions kids were taught to paint…
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Councillor hits out at Ausnet
A Moorabool councillor has called the current plan for the Western Renewables Link (WRL) “disgusting” after visiting a Darley property that could have overhead transmission…
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Station petition gathers speed
A petition with more than 880 signatures is calling for a train station to be added to the Ballarat line in Thornhill Park. Thornhill Park…
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Community shows heart
When Aintree resident Simone Nithsdale’s son was just 12 days old, medical staff at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) told her to “prepare to say…
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Woman found five times the limit with kids in car
A woman, who was travelling with two young children in the car, was allegedly found to be more than five times over the limit when…
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Melton teens On Track to music greatness
Mushroom Group’s On Track program returned to Melton over the Easter school holidays, offering teenagers a free hands-on music education program. Across four days the…
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Moorabool council to join Central Highlands tourism group
Moorabool council plans to boost tourism to the shire through a new partnership between neighbouring councils, the state government and tourism industry representatives. Council has…
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Melton’s 15th ANZAC March
Melton RSL are expecting up to 4000 attendees to their ANZAC Day Dawn Service, and will be hosting a pre-ANZAC Day service at the Aintree…
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Melton groups give back during Ramadan
For Ramadan this year six community organisations have come together to host a food drive to give big to community members in need. Together members…
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