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Former pilot Greg Lynn will appeal murder conviction

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn is set to appeal his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay, his lawyer says. The 57-year-old Caroline...

Art, poetry, music, and literature combine in Ballan

Music, literature, and poetry enthusiasts in Moorabool are in for a treat. On Sunday, July 28, singer-songwriter, poet, and author Vanessa Craven will launch her...

Grand plans for Rotary Caroline Springs

Newly appointed 2024-25 Rotary Caroline Springs president Ronald Moss has outlined his bold vision for the local group. The Rotary club is seeking to...

Push to let medicinal cannabis users drive

A campaign to give medicinal cannabis users an exception to drive with traces of the drug in their systems is being strongly advocated...

Daughters of the West under way

Daughters of the West is under way in Melton, with Cobblebank kicking off the 10-week free health and wellness program. Sessions begun on Tuesday, July...

Keeping kids out of trouble

A new project is on its way to the west, aiming to prevent young people from a life of crime. Westjustice and the Centre for...

Melton Auskicker to present 2024 AFL premiership medal

Austin Nicolosi dreams of running out in the black and white stripes of Collingwood when he is older. But for now, running around at Melton...

Melton to roll up sleeves for blood donations

Melton residents will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and pitch in for a good cause. The Australian Red Cross will establish a...

Police bust firearm ring in Melton

Two Melton men have been charged with nine separate offences each after police busted an alleged firearm manufacturing ring on Friday, July 12. More than...

Trio arrested following fatal fire

Three Melton teenagers have been arrested following the fatal fire in a Sunshine factory in February. Four warrants were executed at 6am on Tuesday at...

New program to help tackle homelessness

Melton will be among three other areas in Melbourne’s north and west to tackle homelessness through a new initiative. On Thursday, July 11, the state...

Bacchus Marsh rallies to feed those in need

Judy D’Attoma started local charity Bacchus Up to Pay it Forward in 2018. Since then, she has raised more than $30,000 worth of meals...

Gardens recognition a step closer

The Melton Botanic Gardens are one step closer to getting international accreditation. The gardens have already been awarded international accreditation for their dryland eucalyptus arboretum...

Local jobs a necessity: Report

Melton residents are being impacted by having to travel significant distances to work everyday. The West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA) released its half...

Station petition gathers steam

More than 2300 people have signed a petition calling for a train station to be built in Mt Atkinson. The petition, which will be tabled...

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Basketball fighting back against mental health

Basketball Victoria is supporting the initiative, SmackTalk, founded to help educate as many people as possible on how to start a difficult conversation to...

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