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Melbourne’s building industry hit by ‘a perfect storm’
The manager of a west Melbourne building company said that rising costs, COVID delays, and trade shortages have created a “perfect storm” of pressure in…
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Caroline Springs RSL’s time to reflect
On Tuesday, April 25 Caroline Springs RSL are hosting a dawn service and ANZAC Day event at Lake Caroline. The day will begin with a…
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Easter weekend traffic offences spike
Victoria police detected 180 traffic offences in Melton and 81 in Moorabool over the Easter long weekend as part of Operation Nexus. The five-day road…
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Ballan RSL reaches further into community this ANZAC Day
Ballan RSL has been “saved” and is gearing up for its biggest ANZAC Day yet, with dawn services in Ballan, Myrniong, and for the first…
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Cultural training ‘confusion’
Melton council has opted not to undertake “foundational” Aboriginal Cultural Safety Training, although councillors and senior officers will undertake Cultural Competence training later in the…
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Police task force hammers drug crime syndicate
Police have arrested five men and seized a large amount of cannabis as part of an investigation into an organised crime syndicate operating in Melbourne.…
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New grants for pet rehoming groups available
The state government is supporting pet rescue and rehoming groups to find a new home for Victoria’s pets, including those in Melton and Moorabool, with…
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Interest dwindles in parental control apps
Australians, including those from Melton and Moorabool, have been losing enthusiasm for parental control apps, exposing their children and themselves to cybersecurity threats According to…
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New scheme to screen ‘Brachy’ dog breathing issues
Dog owners in Melton and Moorabool may soon have access to a new way to screen their bulldogs and pugs for breathing issues. Dogs Australia…
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More than $1 million for Weir Views bridge upgrades
Two Weir Views bridges are set to receive upgrades thanks to more than $1million in federal funding. Federal Regional Development Minister Kristy McBain MP and…
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New ambulance station for Melton
A new multi-million dollar ambulance station has opened in Melton West, providing paramedics the facilities they need to quickly respond to local emergencies. Ambulance Services…
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PTV fare cap
Victorians from across Melton and Moorabool can now enjoy cheaper public transport, with a regional fare cap now in place. Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll…
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Webster-paks are a smart solution for Parkinson’s medication
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and World Parkinson’s Day is recognised on April 11 each year. Today in Australia, more than one person each hour…
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12 sweet reasons to donate blood this Easter
Melton and Moorabool chocolate lovers have a genuine excuse to treat themselves to another Easter egg if they donate blood at a Lifeblood donor centre…
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Time to apply for 2024 school places
The state government is introducing a new process providing standardised dates and forms for all government schools, including those in Melton and Moorabool. Minister for…
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