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Algal bloom at Lake Caroline
Melton City Council is urging the public to avoid contact with the water in Lake Caroline due to a blue-green algal bloom. Testing has confirmed…
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RSPCA backs end to live sheep export
The RSPCA has reinstated its strong support for the decision to phase out live sheep export. The organisation was pleased to see the federal government…
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Road grants applications open
Community groups across the state, including in Melton and Moorabool can apply for the chance to receive grants to address local road safety issues. Roads…
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Unemployment rate rises
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.7 per cent in January, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). “With…
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International travel surges
International travel in Australia has seen a resurgence throughout 2022, with over 19 million arrivals and departures combined throughout the year, according to data released…
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Nominations open for sport awards
Recognising and celebrating those who made an outstanding contribution to Victorian sport across all levels during the 2022 calendar year, the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs)…
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Western suburbs man avoids a bin but not a fine
The simple act of throwing a plastic drink bottle out a car window has cost a western suburbs man $861 in the Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court.…
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Youth Fest funds available
The state government is supporting a month-long festival to highlight the skills and achievements of young Victorians in communities like Melton and Moorabool. Minister for…
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Why a smoking partner could harm your chances of quitting
Want to quit the cigarettes? You’re much more likely to succeed if you don’t live with other smokers, new research demonstrates. The study, by Monash…
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From the archives
30 years ago February 24, 1993 A swing of 17 per cent to the Labor Party at Saturdays Doutta Gala by-election has been simultaneously hailed…
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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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End in sight after decade of “limbo“
When Nayran Tabiei heard the news, she sat in her St Kilda cafe and cried tears of joy. On February 13, Immigration Citizenship and Multicultural…
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School increase stats show
Victoria has had the largest increase in the number of government schools that have opened over the past five years, according to new data released…
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Head to Eynesbury for a Day in India
The second annual A Day in India Festival is returning to Eynesbury on Saturday, February 25. From 2pm, all the way through until 10pm the…
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Crash can’t stop Phonsy
A Melton family are continuing their reign as Australia’s top V8 Superboat dynasty, cementing back to back victories in the Australian Championship, after winnings in…
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