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Rail loop critiqued in favour of project for the west
An independent transport organisation has called for the Victorian government to rethink current priority rail projects in favour of a new railway that would connect…
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Nominate the Melton Citizen of the Year
Nominations for The City of Melton Community Achievement Awards are now open, including the award for the Citizen of the Year. The awards are a…
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Superload to cause traffic delays overnight
Moorabool residents driving on the Western Freeway in the early hours of Friday morning may be affected by traffic delays, caused by a huge superload…
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Boost for local projects
Local councils and community groups, including those in Melton and Moorabool, are encouraged to apply for funding towards the $20 million Living Local Fund grants…
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Stories from respiratory patients welcome
The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network [NWMPHN] is calling for residents in the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne who have used a GP…
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Police urge caution around scams
Everyone is vulnerable to scams and often these crimes go unreported, as people feel guilty or silly for having fallen victim. Scammers are getting smarter,…
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Volunteers plant trees for koalas with their bear hands
A Victorian charity has planted 3600 trees in Balliang to help protect threatened koalas, birds and flying foxes, with another 4400 to be planted in…
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Rally against towers travelling to town
Residents who oppose the prospect of new transmission lines across the Moorabool Shire will make their voices heard at a protest rally this week. The…
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Matilda the Musical inspires local students
Caroline Springs students are gearing up to perform in an exciting musical production that centres on bravery, resilience and overcoming adversity. Southern Cross Grammar will…
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Police crack down on hoon drivers
Police cracked down on driving offences across the western suburbs over the weekend, with multiple cases of dangerous motorists being caught in Melton. A 20-year-old…
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Local housing market remains stable despite nationwide slumps
The value of Australia’s dwellings has steadily decreased over the last couple of months due to inflation and cost of living pressures, but value in…
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COVID reinfection time slashed
The duration of the COVID-19 reinfection period has been slashed from 12 weeks to just four, the state government has announced. On Friday, The Australian…
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Cancer survivor encourages women to be wary
A local woman is encouraging others to be vigilant when it comes to signs of breast cancer, after going through her own challenging but inspiring…
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Bacchus Marsh local helps flood recovery
A Bacchus Marsh local lent a helping hand to those doing it tough in New South Wales after the most recent severe floods. The Victorian…
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Your guide to final week of Hide and Seek festival
A massive shire-wide festival is currently running across Moorabool, with a huge final day of live entertainment for residents to enjoy in Ballan on July…
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