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Melton RSL reaching out for new members
The Melton RSL Sub-branch’s new president is reaching out for new members to get involved with the club. Stephen Cook was elected as the new…
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Melton local cricket legend dies
The Melton Cricket Club and wider community are mourning after the death of local sporting legend and former club president Kevin Vernon. Vernon served as…
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Man charged after vehicle theft spree
A 29-year-old Wendouree man has been charged after undergoing a crime spree throughout Ballarat and Ballan on the morning of Sunday, March 20. After stealing…
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Lawyer’s quarry concerns
A senior lawyer with experience in the area of occupational disease has flagged concerns at the health risks that might arise from the development of…
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Getting the chop for nana
Scarlett Kennedy has always received compliments from people for her vibrant red hair. But on Sunday March 20, the brave teenager decided to cut it…
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Man charged as murder investigation continues
A 62-year-old man has been charged with murder, as the investigation into the death of Melton resident Bernard Williams continues. Mr Williams was 25 years…
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Victorian employment rate improves
Thousands of Victorians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, were able to find work last month as Victoria continues to recover from the pandemic. The…
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Pre-winter vaccination push announced
More than 120 vaccine pop-ups will be set up across the state this month, including in Melton, as part of an “autumn blitz” to increase…
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Join Gordon FNC
The Gordon Football Netball Club is on the hunt for more players to fill out its under-17s netball side. Playing in the Central Highlands Netball…
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Boost for kindergartens
The state government will be giving Victorian kindergartens, like those in Melton and Moorabool, a boost by ensuring that more funding available for improvements and…
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Neighbour Day celebrations
Melton council is hosting two morning teas to celebrate its inaugural involvement in Neighbour Day celebrations. On Sunday March 27, council will join in Neighbour…
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Melton SES perform successful rescue
The Melton State Emergency Service (SES) conducted a successful rescue operation last week, when an older resident was reported missing late at night. On March…
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Business advocate hopes sick leave changes won’t create wave of casualisation
Brimbank and Melton Future Connect executive officer Deirdre Hardy has welcomed the state government’s announcement that casual workers will be entitled to sick or carer’s…
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The Blackwood Woodchop & Easter Carnival returns
How much wood could you see a wood-chopper chop, if you did stop at the Blackwood Woodchop? The answer: lots! The town of Blackwood is…
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My Place: Keeley Johnson
Keeley Johnson is a Ballan resident and the founder of Keeley’s Cause, a charity that provides technology to people with learning disabilities to help them…
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