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Crime up in Melton

By Ewen McRae Crime across Melton has risen again according to the latest data. Latest figures from the Crime Statistics Agency showed a 13.1 per cent...

Pollies vote no for dump

Victoria's upper house has voted to oppose the dumping of contaminated soil near Bacchus Marsh. A motion to oppose the soil dump from Liberal MP...

Pollies vote no for dump

Victoria's upper house has voted to oppose the dumping of contaminated soil near Bacchus Marsh. A motion to oppose the soil dump from Liberal MP...

Pause for thought

By Ewen McRae Moorabool council has called for decisions on three major potential projects to be put off, in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Moorabool...

Flushed with issues

Western Water has reminded its customers that toilet paper is the only kind of paper that should be flushed. Panic buying triggered by the COVID-19...

Sign for the future

Visitors to Rockbank station are now getting a more colourful welcome, with the unveiling of a mosaic sign last week. The work of artist...

Time for new batteries

With the end of daylight saving almost here, a local company is offering free battery swap for smoke alarms. It's the second year Battery World...

Putting words into action

For Caroline Springs woman Tiffany Shen, actions speak louder than words. The Miss Australia International finalist says she's made a commitment to be a voice...

Nominations are open for the City of Melton Business Excellence Awards

Nominations for the 2020 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards are now open and it takes less than 60 seconds to enter. Which one of...

New sports grounds flagged

By Ewen McRae A number of multi-purpose sports fields could be added to a Fraser Rise sporting precinct, under a plan from Melton council. The City...

Club ditches MBC over toxic plan

Bacchus Marsh Soccer Club president Liam Kiely said the club’s decision to sever ties with Maddingley Brown Coal was “sensible.“ The Scorpions terminated their sponsorship...

New cop for Moorabool

Moorabool will receive one additional police officer as part of the next intake, which focuses on regional areas. The state government last week announced 788...

Speedy weekend drivers

By Ewen McRae More than 150 speeding offences were recorded in the Melton and Moorabool region during a Labour Day long weekend police blitz. Speeding was...

Democracy on show

By Ewen McRae Pranati Parikh has a passion for the law, and it's set to take her all the way to federal parliament. The Lakeview Senior...

Concern rises over rail plan

The Melbourne Airport rail link has been touted as a "game changer" by Brimbank council, but if it's not done right it'll cause headaches...

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Burton is all in

This month’s Don Deeble nominee Thomas Burton is one of the best young footballers in Australia. From Point Cook, Burton plays with the Western Jets...

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