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Bacchus Marsh locals win on national stage
Bacchus Marsh was represented at the Australian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation National Titles earlier this year, with two locals bringing home a win. Local residents…
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Road upgrades on track for Melton
The state government is providing $41 million in funding to deliver road projects across Melbourne’s west, including key roads in the Melton area. The state…
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Musical joy for aged care residents
Senior residents of aged care facility Arcare Burnside had a day of musical joy as they were visited by live music act Paul Gillett’s Big…
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Labor pledges funding for Melton Primary School
The Labor party has pledged funding for a new outdoor learning space at Melton Primary School, if the party is elected in the new seat…
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Supporting local councils to prevent family violence
The state government is working with local councils across Victoria to help combat the issue of family violence before it starts. Minister for Prevention of…
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Budget brings indoor pool for Moorabool
Bacchus Marsh will gain a new indoor pool as the state government announced $10 million in funding to go towards the Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation…
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City of Melton welcomes state budget announcements
The City of Melton council has welcomed the latest state budget, which included the funding of several key projects in the area. The main funded…
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Opposition leader hits back at “empty” hospital promise
Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy has hit back at the state government’s budget funding for the Melton hospital, arguing the pledge is an “empty promise”.…
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Big budget education boost for Melton
The Melton area will benefit from four new schools including one new specialist school as well as significant funding to expand two existing schools, announced…
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Melton mothers health concerns unheard
Melton mothers are struggling to get vital health check ups for their children, with Melton council’s maternal and child health service still severely restricted in…
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Popular Bacchus Marsh park gets upgrades
A popular Bacchus Marsh park will receive accessibility upgrades as works are set to begin this month. A new footpath with improved accessibility and upgraded…
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$900 million to finally fund Melton Hospital
Melton will finally gain a new hospital to meet growing healthcare demands in the western suburbs. In the state government 2022-2023 budget released today, $900…
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Ambulance Victoria celebrates 60 years
Air Ambulance Victoria will today (May 2), celebrate 60 years of pre-hospital care. The AAV wing of Ambulance Victoria (AV) originated in 1962 and included…
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More trees for Melton
Melton has been chosen as one of six local council areas to gain a share of 180,000 trees as part of a government initiative to…
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My Place: Bianca Heaney
The Zonta Club of Melton will celebrate it’s 25th anniversary on May 7. Bianca Heaney was the first president of the club and she is…
















