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Child vaccination hubs transform into friendly forests
State-run vaccination sites across Victoria, including in Melton, are being transformed into an Australian themed ‘forest of protection’ creating a friendly environment for children...
Police and protective officers to be equipped with tasers
All Victorian frontline police and Protective Services Officers will be equipped with conducted energy devices (CEDs), commonly known as tasers, with the rollout starting...
RSPCA warns of pet health in heat
Victoria is well into summer and with temperatures set to increase, RSPCA Victoria is reminding the community that keeping pets safe and cool in...
Boost to dental health
A $27 million boost to dental care in Victoria will begin this month, with the package providing more check-ups and treatments until June.
This funding...
Possibility of TAFE in Melton grows
The state government has commissioned a business case exploring a new TAFE campus in Melton to bring more opportunities to jobseekers in Melbourne’s west.
Training...
A possible community battery for Ballan
A community battery could be installed in Ballan with a community webinar to be held next week to discuss prospects of the project.
The...
State council rate cap set for next financial year
A new rate cap of 1.75 per cent has been set for Melton, Moorabool and all Victorian councils for the 2022-23 financial year, which...
RSPCA offers school holiday program
RSPCA Victoria will be running engaging and educational programs starting next week for animal lovers of all ages.
For the first time, the programs will...
Kindergartens set to grow across the state
The state government is expanding kindergartens across Victoria, focusing on growing communities including in the west.
Early Childhood Minister Ingrid Stitt has announced...
Moorabool adopts high-voltage transmission line setback policy
Moorabool council has voted unanimously to adopt a High-Voltage Transmission Line Setback Policy, to address concerns around the proposed route of transmission lines between...
More support for women’s mental health
The state government will be investing over $100 million to deliver a Specialist Women’s Mental Health Service to women in Melton, Moorabool and across...
Joint third dose vaccination blitz hits Victoria
A summer vaccination blitz is underway with local sports clubs, youth groups and culturally and linguistically diverse communities among more than 200 organisations joining...
Flag bid fails to fly
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April 13
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Charge survives challenging run
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May 11
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Council takes legal action over soil approval
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February 16
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Three arrests after extended follow
Three youths in an allegedly stolen care were arrested after police followed them across Melbourne’s northwest early on Thursday morning.
Officers spotted a grey Audi...
