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Recommendation to improve beach safety signage
New research highlights how improvements to beach safety signage could prevent drownings in the future. The study by University of Adelaide researcher Dr Masaki Shibata…
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Grants for sporting clubs
More than 1000 Victorian grassroots sports and recreation clubs, including in Melton and Moorabool, will receive new uniforms, equipment and training opportunities. Community Sport Minister…
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Trauma service a step closer
The consortium selected to run the new Mental health Statewide Trauma Service (STS) has been announced, in response to a key recommendation of the Royal…
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Boost for multicultural festivals
The state government will provide $1.6 million for 269 community organisations to share, in a boost for multicultural festival events throughout Victoria. Grants are aimed…
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Keeley’s Cause presentation day
Thirty-eight more iPad’s were gifted to children with autism and other intellectual disabilities thanks to Keeley’s Cause. Keeley’s Cause is a charity organisation started by…
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Mural honours war veteran
Western suburbs veteran Allan Godfrey features on an Aintree mural created to reflect the spirit and dedication of those who served for Australia. Melbourne-based street…
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Councillor Lara Carli elected mayor
Councillor Lara Carli has been elected as Melton Mayor and Cr Julie Shannon elected deputy mayor until November 2023. Cr Carli was elected at a…
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Family Fundraiser for River’s Battle
Team River is hosting a Family Fun Day fundraiser at the Bacchus Marsh Reserve on Sunday, October 13. Three months before River Cambridge’s third birthday,…
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Toyota seeking help for Melton Mural
Melton Toyota is calling upon community members to contribute photos that showcase the history of Melton and the local Toyota dealership for an in-store mural.…
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Ambulance wait times way above pre-pandemic
Ambulance wait times have increased by almost 50 per cent for the Melton municipality since before the pandemic, according to Ambulance Victoria data. In the…
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Bacchus Marsh Police raise First Nations flags
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags are now permanently raised outside Bacchus Marsh Police station. Bacchus Marsh police station hosted a celebration on Wednesday,…
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New roads could save over $1.6 billion
More than $1.6 billion in benefits over 30 years would come from upgrading the Melton and Western Highways, according to an economic analysis received by…
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Bacchus Marsh Festival threatened by lack of sponsorship and volunteers
As the countdown commences to the annual Strawberry and Cherry festival, organisers are grappling with the prospect this might be the final event, with a…
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Trauma service a step closer
The consortium selected to run the new Mental health Statewide Trauma Service (STS) has been announced, in response to a key recommendation of the Royal…
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Hawkes budget share
The federal budget included a number of funding allocations for the electorate of Hawke, including $10 million for a business case for Western Highway upgrades.…
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