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Speeding drivers still an issue over Anzac Day
The number of speeding drivers has risen further after speed was identified as the main issue in Victoria over Easter. The number of speeding offences…
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New course for landscapers
Aspiring landscape designers in Australia, including in Melton and Moorabool, will soon be able to apply to a TAFE course dedicated to the profession. The…
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Picture gallery | Anzac Day in Melton
On Anzac Day, Monday April 25, Australians gathered to commemorate, reflect and remember the brave men and women who served Australia in conflicts and peace…
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My Place: Terry Manning
Terry Manning is a Melton resident who has connections to many of the local groups that connect the community. He has previously served as president…
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More trees for western suburbs
The western suburbs will gain a further 180,000 trees as part of a government initiative to help provide more greenery and shade for residents while…
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Free solar training for Victorians
Free training in solar installations will be available through the state government’s Free TAFE initiative to meet renewable energy demands in Victoria. The ‘Working Safely…
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Musical fun for young ones
Moorabool families will benefit from a new program designed to help young children engage in musical play. Books and Beats is a free fortnightly program…
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Labor pledges funding to support local Sikhs
The Labor party has pledged funding to go towards a new hall in Melton for the local Sikh community. The Khalsa Shaouni religious organisation in…
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My Place: Barbara Frampton
Barbara Frampton is a Melton resident who is actively involved in her local community as the secretary of the Friends of Melton Botanic Garden and…
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Charity welcomes Labor’s NFP sector blueprint pledge
The federal Labor party has announced it will develop a national blueprint for the not-for-profit sector if elected, which has been welcomed by the St…
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Household spending on the rise
Household spending across Australia, including in Melton and Moorabool, has increased by 7.7 per cent in February 2022, compared with the same time last year.…
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Victorian kids at risk
Alarming statistics released by Kidsafe found that nine out of ten Victorian children, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, are not safe in the car.…
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State government launches interactive Big Build website
A new interactive online platform designed to educate Victorians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, about upcoming Big Build projects has been launched by the…
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Government vaccine hubs to be scaled down
State-run vaccine facilities will begin to close in the coming months as health professionals working to vaccinate residents will return to the public health system.…
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New program helping over 50s get back into workforce
Senior residents in Melbourne’s north western suburbs will have access to a new training program designed to support residents find employment pathways. Council on the…
















