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3335 vax rate lags
Melton suburbs Plumpton, Deanside, Fraser Rise, and Truganina are continuing to lag behind Victoria’s COVID-19 vaccination targets, according to recent health department data. A newly…
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Connect Eynesbury to the world: Residents
Eynesbury residents are calling for public transport to “connect us to the world”. The Eynesbury township is about 45 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, and…
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Taylors Road upgrade in the works
A key stretch of Taylors Road in Fraser Rise will be upgraded to provide better lighting and safety. Following a notice of motion by councillor…
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Snake season starts
Melton and Moorabool residents are being urged to be on the lookout for snakes, as Victoria experiences warmer weather. Stewy the Snake Catcher said that…
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Events to celebrate kids
Melton youngsters will have plenty to choose from this Children’s Week, with the council hosting a range of free fun activities for kids of all…
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Pop-up wellbeing support
The Partners in Wellbeing pop-up site in Melton, operated by CoHealth, is now open, offering mental health support to the community. Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins…
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Jail after police pursuit
A man who twice drove at police at high speed while being pursued has been sentenced to more than three years in prison. Matthew Ennis,…
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A lot of car for a modest price
Hyundai has a very strong lineup of models in its Kona series – everything from conventional petrol-engined models all the way up to a full…
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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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Directory connecting community
Moorabool council is lending a hand to businesses in the municipality as well as jobseekers, with a relaunch of its local business directory. The council…
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Top teacher recognised
Melton Primary School teacher Tiffany Thomas was humbled and surprised at her nomination for an award in the 2021 Victorian Education Excellence Awards. The awards,…
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Blackwood residents protest gold mining
A proposal for gold mining in Wombat State Forest, Blackwood, is being protested by over 5000 residents. Cauldron Energy, an exploration and development company, have…
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Festival fosters lifelong learning
Melton residents can learn to be their own boss, live sustainably, and enhance their mental health, all thanks to one festival. The second annual Global…
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No frog left behind
Melton and Moorabool residents are being encouraged to hop in and take part in the 20th annual Frog Census. The Frog Census is a community-based…
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Western Health’s Melton walk-in vaccinations closed
Walk-in vaccinations have closed at Western Health’s Melton hub today. In a statement posted to its Facebook page, Western Health said bookings at the site…
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