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Upgrades help manage voltage usage
The roll out of a new voltage management system will help Powercor and Citipower to better manage voltage usage, subsequently support more solar export and…
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Crime syndicate crackdown continues
Police seized a number of prohibited items from properties in Hillside and Airport West as part ongoing investigation into organised crime syndicates. The Echo Taskforce…
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Volunteers needed for Melton soup van
The St Vincent de Paul Society has made a call out to western suburbs residents for volunteers at a new soup van based in Melton.…
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Destructive winds weather warning
The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that a cold front bringing intense north to northwesterly flows will result in damaging winds and heavy rain for…
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Former Melton mayor avoids jail sentence
A former four-time Melton mayor and Labor candidate has been sentenced following an investigation by the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) that resulted in him…
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Hawke MP tackles community issues in first speech
Hawke MP Sam Rae made his first speech to parliament on the evening of August 1, using his inaugural address to highlight the challenges that…
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Young family’s loss after house fire
A young Melton family are rebuilding their lives after they lost their home in an accidental house fire last month. Zachary Ross said he was…
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Melton growing greener
Tree planting across Melton continued over the weekend with National Tree Planting Day, as the state government’s plan for a greener west continues. Melton council…
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Firefighters climbing for a cause
Victorian firefighters will be taking on a sky-high challenge next month, putting themselves to the test in order to raise funds and awareness of mental…
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Motherhood comedy a “wild night out”
A comedic celebration of all things motherhood is coming to Melton, as a chance to have a laugh about the highs and lows of being…
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Free Melbourne Royal Show entry for kids
Kids under the age of 14, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, will receive free entry into the Royal Melbourne Show, the state government has…
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Embedded power networks to be banned
Private power networks will be banned in new residential apartment buildings and existing networks will be reformed, the state government announced on July 26. Embedded…
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Check your open flue heaters
Energy Safe Victoria [ESV} will prohibit the sale of certain types of open flued gas space heaters which do not meet safety standards. From Monday,…
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First aid for four-legged friends
Victorian pet owners, such as those in Melton and Moorabool, are being encouraged to ensure they know basic first aid skills to care for their…
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Supporting women in sport
Victorian women in sport will have the opportunity to hone and develop their skills through the state government’s new Change Our Game Professional Development Scholarships…
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