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Gardens in full bloom for spring
Spring has well and truly arrived at the Melton Botanic Gardens. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski visited the gardens recently to capture the springtime beauty.
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From the archives
30 years ago September 23, 1992 A Melton Council official concedes that a recent clean-up at the cemetery might have gone too far. 20 years…
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Locals angry as sparks fly over planned AusNet lines at MacPhersons Park
Residents, businesses and sporting clubs say AusNet’s updated plan to deliver renewable energy to the west would see electricity transmission lines over MacPherson Park, including…
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Melton crime rate falls
Melton’s crime rate fell by 10 per cent in the 12 months to June, new data reveals. According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), there…
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A crafty celebration of learning
Melton residents of all ages learnt new skills as part of the Lifelong Learning Festival earlier this month. The council-run celebration of learning ran from…
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A crust above
Pepper, salt and gravy and a special 30-year-old family recipe have helped a long-standing Melton bakery take out the award for the best Shepherd’s pie…
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Appeal for information following Brookfield ramming
Police are appealing for information after a car rammed a property in Brookfield on Thursday, September 15. It is understood a vehicle, believed to be…
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Walking the walk for mental health
Melton and Moorabool residents are encouraged to take to the pavement next month as part of the One Foot Forward challenge. The Black Dog Institute…
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Extended support for tutors
The state government has allocated an extra $258.4 million to extend the Tutor Learning Initiative into 2023, which will allow Victorian schools to retain the…
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It’s a dog’s life for award-winning kelpies
Myrniong resident Dane Simmonds is so proud of the hard work his kelpies do on his Parwan property that he entered them into a canine…
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Council nurse advocacy continues
Melton council is continuing to advocate for the state government to address a shortage of maternal and child health (MCH) nurses, which has forced council…
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Call for foster carers
Anglicare Victoria is encouraging people to ‘play a part’ this Foster Care Week, running September 11 to 17. The organisation, which is the state’s largest…
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King Charles III proclaimed
Victorian Governor Linda Dessau AC has proclaimed His Majesty King Charles III as the new Sovereign of Australia at a ceremony at Government House. A…
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Celebrating This Girl Can Week
VicHealth’s This Girl Can Week, running September 12 to 18, is all about getting women across Victoria, including those in Melton and Moorabool, into exercise.…
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Victorian parliament adjourned
Victorian Parliament will adjourn for one week as a mark of respect, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In a statement, the government said…
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