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Lochinvar Art in class of its own
Lochinvar Art is tuned to the minute for the Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup on October 10 says trainer-driver David Moran, who will now decide...
Virus cases plummet
By Ewen McRae
Active cases of COVID-19 continue to plummet locally, with the statewide average falling dramatically in the past week.
Melton had 70 active cases...
Festival turns to radio
A new look for the Victorian Seniors Festival will see the program delivered straight to your lounge room.
The festival, which is in its 38th...
Jail for carjacker
A man who stole a car at knifepoint before leading police on a high-speed chase through Caroline Springs has been sentenced to more than...
Spoonville brings joy
In a year of staying apart, Parkwood Green Primary School has found a novel way to bring their community together.
Following on from a global...
Stepping up in support of mental health
While locals are spending more time indoors than ever, one firefighter isn’t letting that stop him stepping up to a physical challenge.
Caroline Springs CFA...
Hospital ‘key’ to economic recovery
By Ewen McRae
A new Melton hospital would create thousands of jobs and inject millions into the local economy according to a new report.
West of...
Council dishes up fee relief
By Ewen McRae
Moorabool council is embracing the push for more outdoor dining across the municipality.
As part of a state government call for more restaurants...
Out and about
2209Playgrounds
By Esther Lauaki
Braybrook’s Tenterfield Park was abuzz last week as families emerged from their homes and enjoyed some warmer weather.
Thankful Brimbank parents were able...
Melton reaches virus milestone
By Ewen McRae
Melton has passed a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19, with less than 100 cases of the virus now active in...
New pavilion for Diggers Rest
By Ewen McRae
A new "state-of-the-art" sports pavilion is coming to Diggers Rest.
The state government recently committed $2.5 million towards building a new facility at...
Boost for relief groups
By Ewen McRae
Community groups delivering COVID-19 emergency relief and recovery to residents will be eligible for special grants to support their work under a...
Forums to address power line concerns
By Ewen McRae
Moorabool council will run a series of online sessions for locals concerned about the potential impacts of a proposed transmission line project...
Spring has sprung
Melton Botanic Gardens has proven to be a bright spot in the long days of COVID-19 lockdown. More local residents are finding the time...
Kitten season underway
The RSPCA is expecting to need to find homes for thousands of bundles of joy as kitten season gets under way.
Generally running from September...
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Trans Day of Remembrance marked with open letter
On Wednesday, November 20, Equality Minister Harriet Shing wrote an open letter to Victoria’s trans and gender diverse community to mark Trans Day of...
