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2209Playgrounds
By Esther Lauaki
Braybrookâs Tenterfield Park was abuzz last week as families emerged from their homes and enjoyed some warmer weather.
Thankful Brimbank parents were able...
Melton reaches virus milestone
By Ewen McRae
Melton has passed a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19, with less than 100 cases of the virus now active in...
New pavilion for Diggers Rest
By Ewen McRae
A new "state-of-the-art" sports pavilion is coming to Diggers Rest.
The state government recently committed $2.5 million towards building a new facility at...
Boost for relief groups
By Ewen McRae
Community groups delivering COVID-19 emergency relief and recovery to residents will be eligible for special grants to support their work under a...
Forums to address power line concerns
By Ewen McRae
Moorabool council will run a series of online sessions for locals concerned about the potential impacts of a proposed transmission line project...
Spring has sprung
Melton Botanic Gardens has proven to be a bright spot in the long days of COVID-19 lockdown. More local residents are finding the time...
Kitten season underway
The RSPCA is expecting to need to find homes for thousands of bundles of joy as kitten season gets under way.
Generally running from September...
College celebrates its past
By Ewen McRae
Catholic Regional College Melton may be going through one of its most disjointed years ever, but that hasn't stopped the school commemorating...
Help for home workers
Woodlea is exploring options for a communal workspace in the town centre as working from home becomes more common.
A recent survey of 500...
New dog park for Eynesbury
Eynesbury residents will soon have more reasons to take their four-legged friends for a stroll, thanks to a state government investment in more dog...
Council rates freeze
By Ewen McRae
Melton council will not raise rates over the next 12 months in response to the pandemic.
Councillors recently endorsed the 2020-21 budget, which...
Lockdown extended
By Ewen McRae
Melton will be in stage 4 lockdown for at least another two weeks after the state government unveiled its roadmap to reopening.
The...
Tunnel plans get EPA tick
Maddingley Brown Coal's plans to store and process contaminated soil from the Westgate Tunnel Project is a step closer, after the state environment watchdog...
Guiding the way
Pet owners in Caroline Springs have helped raise a record amount for Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs.
Petbarn outlets across the country held their annual...
Elections to go ahead
By Ewen McRae
Local council elections will go ahead in October, despite uncertainty over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
While there have been calls for the elections...
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RDFL lose in extra time
The sequel was as good as the original as the Riddell District Football League took on the Southern Football League in interleague on Saturday.
The...
