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Lack of childcare leaves local children worse off
A new report from Victoria University’s (VU) Mitchell Institute shows that a quarter of children in the electorate of Gorton begin school developmentally vulnerable, ranking…
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People with disabilities encouraged to share their stories
Residents of the Moorabool Shire who have a disability are being encouraged to learn about an ongoing public inquiry that could affect their future. An…
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Moorabool council committed to greener shire
The Moorabool council will once again commit to a greener shire through funding for more trees. This year, the council will again spend $100,000 on…
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Prevent home and vehicle theft
With the removal of COVID restrictions, a lot of people have returned to work and are away from their residences making our homes and vehicles…
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Communications issue disrupts entire V/Line service
V/Line services have resumed after a “communications fault” wreaked havoc on regional train lines across the state on Wednesday morning, but commuters can still expect…
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Have a coffee and get chatty
Melton and Moorabool residents can connect over a coffee and a chat through an Australia-wide initiative to get local communities connected. The Chatty Cafe Scheme…
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Hawks moving away from pokies profits
The president of Hawthorn Football Club has announced the club has found a buyer for the WestWaters Hotel and Entertainment Complex in Caroline Springs, in…
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Community hub to support Melton
A new community hub will provide support to Melton residents dealing with health, education and employment challenges. The City of Melton announced the Cobblebank Community…
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Road users urged to keep pedestrians safe
Victoria Police is issuing a plea to all road users to take care around pedestrians, after figures had shown that pedestrian deaths had more than…
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Picture gallery | IDAHOBIT
The Melton Salvation Army Children and Parenting Support Service (CAPSS) hosted an afternoon tea event to celebrate IDAHOBIT in Melton. IDAHOBIT is the International Day…
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My Place: Rahayu Johan
Rahayu Johan is a member of the Human and Moral Development Centre Inc (HMDC), a not-for-profit group that works to support muslim and multicultural Melton…
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Support to make teddies for tough times
A group of Melton volunteers have been recognised for their hard work making teddy bears for those in need. Melton Red Cross Trauma Teddies were…
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Bipartisan support for local media
Federal Labor has announced a $15 million pledge, if elected to Government, to support media publishers hit by steepling newsprint costs. The rescue package was…
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Raising awareness to prevent child injuries
Kidsafe Victoria has launched their ‘The One’ campaign to raise awareness about child injury. The campaign will feature families whose children have lost their lives…
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Sound of symphonies in Moorabool
A local orchestra is preparing for a much anticipated concert event, after the pandemic has prevented them from performing for twelve months. The Moorabool Light…
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