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Live streaming on the agenda
By Ewen McRae Melton council is considering introducing live streaming of its monthly meetings. Last week’s council meeting – which was postponed after council was…
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Virus cases rising
By Ewen McRae More than a dozen cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Melton, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. There…
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Joint health service talks extended
By Ewen McRae A decision on a potential amalgamation of local health services has been pushed back. Djerrwarrh Health Services have been in discussions with…
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Government must act now to save public interest journalism
The Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI) is calling on the Federal Government to put in place emergency measures to save the country’s news industry at…
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Corona cases rise in west
Ten cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Melton according to the Department of Health and Human Services. A single case has also been recorded…
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Community newspapers under threat
Independent community newspapers may be forced to close within weeks unless the federal government unlocks up to $40 million in urgent funding. With a number…
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Business binds together
By Ewen McRae Local business groups are calling on residents to shop local as the impact of the coronavirus starts to hit. With many residents…
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Homeless hit by virus
By Ewen McRae The impact of coronavirus on some of the most vulnerable in the community is starting to be felt. Hope Street Youth and…
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Clinic boost as virus hits
A drive-thru coronavirus clinic in Melton West is helping to ease the strain on local health services. The fever clinic opened on March 17 and…
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Clinic boost as virus hits
A drive-thru coronavirus clinic in Melton West is helping to ease the strain on local health services. The fever clinic opened on March 17 and…
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Clinic boost as virus hits
A drive-thru coronavirus clinic in Melton West is helping to ease the strain on local health services. The fever clinic opened on March 17 and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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