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Study reveals fewer young people vaping
A study has found that the rate of vaping among 14–17-year-olds started to drop late last year following a rise in popularity. The Generation Vape…
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A-League card betting fraud alleged to net players $18k
Two soccer players have faced court accused of winning more than $18,000 in corrupt bets involving yellow cards. Former A-League player Riku Danzaki, 25, of…
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Calling for better communities
A research and advocacy project is calling for a ‘people-first’ approach to community development in Australia and is currently investigating how connected or disconnected outer…
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Bird walkers brave the elements
On Saturday July 19, Eynesbury Environment Group once again invited the community to join us for a guided bird walk along Toolern Creek. Despite the…
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Occupant burnt in house fire
Two people were transported to hospital, one with burns, after a serious house fire in Melton West this afternoon. Firefighters arrived at Argyle Circuit on…
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Bacchus development rejected
The plan for a 15-dwelling development on Main Street in Bacchus Marsh was knocked back by Moorabool council, with the proposal receiving 10 community objections.…
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Transit policing blitz
Victoria Police conducted a transit operation between Melton and Bacchus Marsh railway stations last week, aiming to deter crime and boost safety. About 50 police…
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Moorabool VCAT bid dumped
Moorabool council’s bid to avoid paying an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) clean-up order for illegally stored truckloads of hazardous industrial waste in Merrimu was knocked…
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New school names unveiled
The names of two new Melton schools have been unveiled, with both schools set to open for term one next year. Announced by Melton MP…
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Major hospital works begin
The first sod of the Melton Hospital was turned this week, with major construction now underway on the long-awaited project. The new $900 million hospital…
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Consultation concerns
Community stakeholders of the proposed Western Renewables Link (WRL) say they are “disappointed” with the project’s consultation and feel overwhelmed with reviewing its recently publicised…
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Unregistered company raided
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) has executed search warrants at three sites linked to unregistered building company Homespace Builds Pty Ltd. BPC investigators, accompanied…
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3D-printed housing on display in Wyndham
A meeting that may influence the future of housing construction in Victoria recently took place in Wyndham. Housing minister Harriet Shing and Werribee MP John…
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Vaccination service cut
A prominent St Albans vaccination service offering free walk-in jabs for children is set to close due to funding cuts, after the state government said…
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New Truganina school named
The name of a new primary school in Truganina has been revealed, as the school prepares to open its doors to students early next year.…
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