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Swan hits Rockbank
AFL Brownlow Medallist Dane Swan was the star of the show as the Riddell District Football League kicked off on Saturday. Swan pulled on the…
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Capturing the needs of young people
Charity organisation Mission Australia is calling on young people aged 15 to 19 years of age, including those from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to have…
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Extra funding for kinder projects
The state government has increased its funding for projects completed by June 2026 under its Building Blocks Capacity Building grant stream, including for kindergartens in…
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Extra funding growing school garden project
The state government has increased its investment into gardens at primary schools across the state, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. Education Minister Natalie Hutchins…
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Walk the walk for healthy living
Australian students of all ages are encouraged to stay active and healthy ahead of the 24th anniversary of the National Walk Safely to School Day.…
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E-Scooter trial extended across Victoria
Melton and Moorabool residents will continue to be able to get around via e-scooter when they visit the city or Ballarat as the state government…
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Australians aged over 65 most at risk of water-related deaths
Australian Red Cross and Poolwerx are sending a sobering message this April Fools’ Day that drowning is no laughing matter after new data reveals there…
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Government allocates funding to stand with Victoria’s gender diverse communities.
State government said it is standing with transgender and gender diverse Victorians, their families and carers, with funding to expand access to vital mental health…
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From the archives
30 years ago April 7, 1993 Bacchus Marsh council has applied to the Housing Department for a demolition order to pull down an old miner’s…
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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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Melton South Primary Centenary celebration
A time-warp hit Melton South Primary School on Friday, March 31, with pupils parading through the school to launch the celebration of its 100th anniversary.…
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First Nations housing stock ’needed yesterday’
Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation in Melton is seeing as many as 12 people a week seeking housing support, as community groups call on the government to…
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‘Desperately needed’ Aboriginal Community Hub doesn’t make budget discussion cut
Melton council will most likely build a community hub dedicated to the municipality’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, but the question of when has…
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E-petition seeks new bus service
An e-petition for a bus connecting Melton to Watergardens station is currently open for signatures on the Victorian Parliament website. The petition is sponsored by…
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Book comes to life in 3D
The Lesley Batchelor Gallery in Ballan is holding an exhibition to showcase artworks that accompany the latest book by a Moorabool author. Heather Anthony’s second…
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