News
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Young Writer Awards applications open
Entries into the Moorabool Young Writers Awards are now open. Individuals from prep to year 12 are encouraged to enter their work into the prize,…
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Crime drops in Melton
The crime rate in Melton has dropped significantly in the year to December 2021, according to data released last week. The Crime Statistics Agency (CSA)…
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Union opposes council’s decision on aged care
The Australian Services Union (ASU) has declared its “serious concerns” with the impact Moorabool council’s withdrawal from the delivery of aged care services will have…
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Western Health confirms case of Japanese encephalitis at Footscray Hospital
There is one person currently being treated for the japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) at Western Health, the hospital has confirmed, as health authorities seek to…
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Crossing over to retirement
In her 23 years as a crossing supervisor at Sydenham-Hillside Primary School, Paula Borg has witnessed generations of families grow up before her eyes. “I…
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Melton volunteer assists in NSW flood recovery effort
“It was like a warzone, disbelief and difficult to fathom what I was looking at.” This is how Melton State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer Yvonne…
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Upgrade progress for Melton schools
The state government has announced that plans to upgrade two schools in Melton have progressed, with construction companies appointed for both projects. On March 15,…
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Melton Police honoured for exemplary treatment of people with disabilities
Melton Police Station has been recognised for its outstanding service to people with disabilities at the Office of the Public Advocate Awards. The Melton unit…
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Vaccine push reignited in Melton amid lagging data
The state government and Western Health have ramped up calls for the Melton community to come forward for their third COVID-19 jab, as new data…
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Police search for owners of rare jewellery
Do you recognise this jewellery? Victoria Police are attempting to return three items of jewellery to its owners which were found inside an allegedly stolen…
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Fire Rescue Victoria control house fire in Kurunjang overnight
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) personnel successfully controlled a house fire in Kurunjang in the early hours of this morning. FRV responded to a request for…
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Take a stroll on National Eucalypt Day
The Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden (FMBG) will be leading a guided walking on Wednesday March 23 to celebrate National Eucalypt Day. Held at…
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Through the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors. 30 years ago March 18, 1992 Melton primary and pre-school teachers have come out in…
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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 will cut it all…
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Man charged following public collision and altercation in Melton
A 21-year-old man has been charged following an alleged collision and assault in Melton yesterday. It is believed a man stepped out of his vehicle…
















