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A sc-RUM-ptious Christmas recipe
With the festive season once again upon us, locals have been sharing their Christmas ideas and recipes in the lead up to the big day…
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Let there be light
Sparkies are warning Santa’s Christmas helpers to take every precaution to protect families from dodgy Christmas light displays this festive season. Electrical industry and safety…
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Department of Health advice for a COVIDSafe Christmas
The Department of Health has issued new advice to help Melton and Moorabool residents have a COVIDSafe Christmas. The advice includes a checklist for hosts…
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GP-run respiratory clinic to open in Melton
A GP-run respiratory clinic will open in Melton in a bid to take the strain off hospitals facing predicted surges in COVID-19 and influenza cases.…
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Give the gift of experiences this Christmas
After almost two years of the state in and out of lockdown, it’s been a while since Melton and Moorabool residents could have a new,…
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Moorabool localised Christmas competition
Businesses in Moorabool can enter to go into the draw to win a tourism prize pack valued at $344 featuring an annual family pass to…
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Melton council holiday hours
Melton council will have altered hours over the holiday period. Customer service and libraries will be closed from Christmas Eve until Wednesday December 29, and…
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Santa visits Diggers Rest
Diggers Rest Country Fire Association (CFA) teamed up with Santa and his merry elves on Sunday December 19 to continue on Diggers Rest’s annual Santa…
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Latest drowning statistics cause for concern
Life Saving Victoria’s annual Victorian Drowning Report has revealed alarming figures; the highest drowning toll in 20 years. There were 165 total drowning incidents in…
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4 tips for the best Christmas grocery shopping experience
Are you hosting Christmas this year? Or have you been asked to bring a plate or two? Trying to avoid going to the shops as…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors. 10 years ago December 20, 2011 Biz the season: Making a living out of Christmas…
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Alleged drink driver caught in Caroline Springs
Police intercepted an alleged drunk driver more than four times the limit in Caroline Springs on Tuesday morning. The Caroline Springs van was out patrolling…
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Have your say on Victoria’s gig economy
The Victorian government is seeking community input into Australian-first standards to provide fairer conditions for on-demand workers and greater transparency from platforms. Industrial Relations Minister…
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World first program for children with disabilities’ car safety
In a global-first program, the Victorian government is crash testing specialised child restraints used by children with disabilities and medical conditions to raise awareness on…
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Councillors speak openly against mandates
Melton councillors have spoken out against the state government’s vaccine mandate, with some councillors describing the mandate as “segregation”. Crs Moira Deeming, Kathy Majdlik, Julie…
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