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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors. 30 years ago February 12, 1992 Melton reports between six to eight cases of child…
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Moorabool ramps up bin tagging
Moorabool’s recycling bin tagging program is underway. Bin inspectors will check the contents of bins on collection day and let residents know how they went.…
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Outdoor movie nights arrive in Moorabool
The first Moorabool Outdoor Movie Nights will get underway in coming weeks for residents to enjoy. The free outdoor film experience will be held at…
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Toddler and baby settling workshop
Melton residents who are looking for support with their baby or toddler’s sleep and settling can find help through the council. Council provides free education…
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Welcome award for support
A group of volunteers who support asylum seekers and refugees in the west and north-western suburbs has been recognised with a Victorian Multicultural Award for…
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A bad mix: tobacco and alcohol together increase cancer risk
Individually, tobacco and alcohol cause thousands of cancer diagnoses in Australia each year. But what many aren’t aware of is that for some cancers, the…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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Weekend weather forecast
A look ahead at this weekend’s weather for Melton and Moorabool. Tomorrow, Melton will see a top of 29 degrees and partly cloudy then heating…
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More renewed shopfronts for Melton
Melton residents are encouraged to join local businesses on Scott Street, to see recently completed shopfronts, enjoy free food from traders, listen to live music…
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Language school knocked back
A Melton ethnic group’s application to use a property it already owns for a language school has been rejected by Melton council. The Hazara Solidarity…
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Sex work decriminalised with historic law passed
The decriminalisation of sex work, which was cause for controversy recently in Melton, has now been made law, ensuring sex workers in Victoria have the…
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Melton church celebrates 150 years of service
The gold rush, an infamous bushranger, two world wars and a period of debt – the Melton Christ Church Anglican Parish celebrates it all and…
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More positive charge for electric vehicles in Melton
Two free electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at Cobblebank Indoor Stadium in Melton, providing residents and visitors with a convenient location to recharge…
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Community helps LJ get back on track
When nine-year-old LJ last competed at the Arencross in Bacchus Marsh at the end of January, he never expected to wake up to his motorbike…
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A new waste-to-energy for Melton
A new waste processing method introduced by Melton council and designed to convert household waste into electricity will benefit the environment and help manage waste…
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