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Pokies savings climb
By Ewen McRae Nearly $30 million has been saved from pokie machines in Melton since the pandemic began, according to new data. The Alliance for…
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A stranger’s kindness
Harpreet Marwaha has always been a big believer in helping his community. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic days he helped prepare and deliver meals to…
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Library membership grows
Libraries in Melton and Moorabool have seen a rise in membership during the pandemic, with locals turning to books to help them through lockdown. An…
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Young survivor helps others doing it tough
By Ewen McRae It has been nine years since Alexia Yiangoulli received the news that would turn her adolescence upside down. At just 13, the…
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Virus numbers show hope
By Ewen McRae Melton has recorded 40 new case of COVID-19 in the past week, as numbers begin to stabilise across the state. The Melton…
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Rishi breaks drought
Rishi had watched his stablemates Love Ina Chevy and Jean Luc run to victory in the past two fast class features at Tabcorp Park Melton…
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Donate with dignity
Woolworths stores in Melton are helping to provide sanitary care for women in need this month. Woolworth’s Melton and Woodgrove stores have partnered with charity…
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Predator teacher sentenced
By Ewen McRae A former Melton teacher who admitted to sexually abusing a former student has been sentenced to more than four years prison. Nicole…
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Cosy donation to cancer centre
With the winter chill setting in, a talented group of local seniors have been busy helping those in need stay warm. As part of Melton…
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Soil campaign launched
Melton and Brimbank councils have launched their joint campaign to block toxic soil coming to the west. Ravenhall landfill is one of the possible sites…
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Running for Fred
Sarah Honeycombe and her friends had been going on regular hikes and walks to escape their homes before the latest lockdown, and they have now…
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Woolies store transformed into hub
Woolworths will temporarily convert its Watergardens South supermarket into an online delivery hub as Melbourne enters stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions. The store was closed to…
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Power fight continues
By Ewen McRae A plan to build a series of transmission towers through Melton and Moorabool will destroy livelihoods, according to some affected landowners. Barbara…
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Jail for knifepoint robbery
By Ewen McRae A man who robbed a mother and her child at knifepoint last year has been sentenced to more than two years behind…
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Local health leads the way
A local health initiative that helps positive COVID-19 cases with their recovery could be rolled out to other municipalities. Djerriwarrh Health has started a ‘Hospital…
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