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Community hub complete
The new Melton Central Community Centre is officially complete and ready to deliver training, employment support and health and wellbeing services. The $4.7 million centre…
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Packed with care
Dedicated local carers and the people they care for can register to receive special care packs from Melton council in place of usual Carers Week…
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Christmas appeal launched
Kmart has launched its annual Wishing Tree Appeal with The Salvation Army earlier than ever before to support the increased demand of Australians in need,…
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Environmental projects recognised
By Ewen McRae Two significant environmental projects in Melton are finalists in this year’s Keep Victoria Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards. Among just 14 council projects…
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A tale to tell
caption details: Ariana, Charlotte and Diane Hamner. (Supplied) Book Week might be a bit different this year, but that hasn’t stopped Rockbank Primary School students…
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Healthy eating made simple
A new program is aiming to encourage children to shop, cook and eat their way to a healthier life. The program is a partnership between…
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Moorabool slowly reopens
Life is slowly returning to normal in Moorabool, with more businesses and local services re-opening. Dining options at local pubs and restaurants were extended last…
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Roadmap out of COVID stalls
By Ewen McRae Melton residents are still waiting for announcements on COVID-19 restrictions easing, after Premier Daniel Andrews delayed his decision at the weekend. Residents…
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Search for answers
By Ewen McRae Doctors at The Alfred are hoping to provide Bacchus Marsh teenager Connor Manning with long-awaited answers to his seizures. Connor, 16, has…
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Halloween fundraiser for sick kids
In the lead up to Halloween, Melton Woolworths stores and The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal are inviting locals to support sick and disadvantaged…
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Town centre the heart of Woodlea
By Ewen McRae One of the biggest retail and business centres in the west is set to hit the ground running in March 2021, with…
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Train station upgrade inches closer
The upgrade of Melton station is a step closer, with investigation works carried out recently as part of a major update to the station’s amenities.…
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Light at the end of covid tunnel
By Ewen McRae Melton continues to edge closer to a Covid-normal future, as a number of restrictions eased this week and case numbers continue to…
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Family backs ‘worthy cause’
While the pandemic continues, one local family is making sure that other health concerns in the community don’t go unrecognised. The Savage family in Caroline…
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Budget investment welcomed
By Ewen McRae Melton council has welcomed federal government investment in the west, following last week’s budget. While much of the investment in the region…
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