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Supporting young Aboriginal Victorians to thrive
The state government has launched an initiative to ensure young First Nations people, like those in Hume and Whittlesea, are supported to stay out of…
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More support for rehoming pets
The Labor government will reform the pet rehoming sector to ensure even more of Victoria’s pets, like those in Hume and Whittlesea find a loving…
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Consultation open for container deposit plans
The state government is calling for Melton and Moorabool community members to have their say on the design of a the new container deposit scheme…
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Hoon organiser charged
Police have swooped on a Melton man believed to be one of the organisers of illegal hoon meets across the western suburbs. The 21-year-old faces…
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Further funding for Bacchus Marsh aged care
The Victorian government has announced further funding to boost public aged care in Bacchus Marsh, in order to ensure residents continue to have access to…
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New national park locks out local bush users
The state government has begun the process of creating three new national parks in Victoria, including one in the Moorabool Shire, but many residents aren’t…
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City of Melton Reconciliation Week
The City of Melton held a Reconciliation Week event on Friday, with speakers from the local Indigenous community and a flag raising ceremony. Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung…
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Out and About: Lerderderg library
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski visited the Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh, where local families were enjoying a Bacchus Books and Beats session. The program…
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Out and About: Walking with Melton Men’s group
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski bumped into members from the Melton Men’s Group, out on their weekly Thursday through the Melton Botanic gardens. The group…
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New minister for the regions
A record number of women were sworn in on the Labor government’s front bench on Wednesday, including the new Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local…
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Bernie Finn to lead DLP to state election
Hard-right politician and Bulla resident Bernie Finn has announced he will be leading the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) into the November state election. The announcement…
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Guide to first weekend of Moorabool Hide and Seek festival
A massive shire-wide festival is coming to Moorabool, with a month of live entertainment for residents to enjoy over winter starting from June 25 in…
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Travel delays this afternoon after police incident
UPDATE – 2:30PM Train services on the Werribee and Williamstown lines are resuming between North Melbourne and Newport, after a police incident near South Kensington.…
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More parking for Caroline Springs commuters
More car parks will be available for commuters across the western suburbs as multiple train stations, including Caroline Springs, will gain more spaces. The state…
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Childcare workers supported to do their own learning
Local childcare workers are being supported to further their education in the industry in order to combat workforce shortages and a growing number of employees…
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