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Residents changing jobs to avoid Western Highway
A Melton woman has had three family members involved in car accidents on the Western Highway in a single year. Michelle Hansford is a Melton…
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Cost of living increasing food insecurity
Food insecurity is on the rise in Melton, and across Australia, according to a Foodbank Australia report. Foodbank Australia’s Hunger Report 2022 highlighted that two…
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Kav Temperley on headlining Djerriwarrh and new album
Australian rock greats Eskimo Joe will be headlining the return of the Djerriwarrh Festival on Saturday, November 5. Lead singer Kav Temperley said that he…
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Securing a back-up power plan for Moorabool
Moorabool would soon receive crucial back-up power systems as part of a $7.5 million commitment from the state government. The investment would deliver batteries and…
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Government could revive State Electricity Commission
The state government has announced it will bring back government ownership of energy in an effort to deliver cheaper power bills and lower emissions, if…
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Funding for flood affected farmers and small business owners
Primary producers and small businesses affected by the Victorian floods will be eligible for a support package, the state government has announced. A $73.5 million…
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Greens vying for western Melbourne seat
The Victorian Greens are aiming to increase their presence in the west by announcing local candidates in the region’s 10 Lower House seats at next…
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$110,000 for pop-up food markets to feed Melton’s needy
Melton’s needy will be able to access free or low-cost food during the next four months after the state government contributed $110,000 to two community…
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After 60 years, the Joneses say goodbye to plants and produce
When Jeff and Glenda Jones close their Bacchus Marsh shop next month, they will be saying goodbye to a business which has traded for 60…
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Get your overseas gifts in the mail on time
Australia Post has announced its need-to-know dates for more than 180 international destinations, to make sure Christmas cards and presents arrive on time. The postal…
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Disaster recovery fund expanded
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements has been expanded to cover Moorabool council, allowing the council to claim expenses for a range of disaster assistance funding. Moorabool…
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Melbourne median house prices dip below $1 million
Median metropolitan house prices in Melbourne have dropped to under $1 million in the quarter ending September 30, according to recent Real Estate Institute of…
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Funding boost for Melton multicultural organisations
Two Melton organisations will receive a share of funds from the latest round of the state government’s Priority Response to Multicultural Communities program. On Tuesday,…
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NBN upgrades coming to Melton
Two new broadband infrastructure projects will be bringing faster internet services to the Melton local government area. Melton MP Steve McGhie announced on Thursday, October…
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Youth Congress applications open
Young Victorians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, are being urged to have their say on the things that matter most to them. On Monday,…
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