transport
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Ballarat line in sick territory
Winter illnesses are being blamed for the cancellation of many train services on the Ballarat line. Ballarat line commuters were forced onto packed peak-hour carriages…
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Copper thieves strike again
Melton and Moorabool commuters endured delays on the Ballarat line last week after electrical cabling was stolen. Commuters on V/Line services were held up by…
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Regional roads budget shake-up
Regional road upgrades across Victoria are the target of a $941 million state government package. Premier Daniel Andrews was in Ballan last Thursday to announce…
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Motorists defy calls for road safety
Pre-Easter police warnings appeared to have had little affect on more than 150 drivers caught speeding on Melton and Moorabool roads during the long weekend.…
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We can do better: V/Line
V/Line has committed to improving performance on the Ballarat line after recent data showed punctuality and reliability at their lowest since November. Recent figures show…
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Call for more rail upgrades
Moorabool council is calling on the state government to fund a business case for more upgrades to the Ballarat rail line. Moorabool mayor Paul Tatchell…
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Police frustrated with motorists
Police are disappointed by the number of motorists who gambled with their lives over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Close to 150 motorists were caught…
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Extra comfort for commuters
Bacchus Marsh train passengers will have more room thanks to three new V/Locity carriages for commuters on a weekday service. The 5.35pm train from Southern Cross…
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Council flags parking warnings
Drivers could be issued with warning notices for illegally parking in Melton if it is their first offence. Coburn ward councillor Bob Turner moved…
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New chapter for library
Bookworms rejoice – Little Library is back at the Melton train station permanently to keep literature lovers entertained. Readers are encouraged to “take a book…
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Bridge crash a costly accident
The company that operates the bus that slammed into the notorious Montague Street bridge last year could be fined as much as $1.5 million after…
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Dad’s tears for an angel
The mourning father of a teenage girl who died in a high-speed crash last week has shared his grief at losing his “baby girl”. Jacqueline…
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A lesson in traffic safety
Melton council has given the green light to plans for a new traffic education school. Plans for the school, to be built at the Bridge…
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Train upgrade for Melton
Melton trains will run more frequently to and from the city, with an extra 18 services on the Ballarat line being added this month. V/Line…
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Station funds ‘not enough’
Funding has been allocated to plan for a Toolern railway station, but Melton council says it’s disappointed the state government hasn’t committed to fully funding…
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