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Shooting arrest Police have charged a man in relation to a shooting in Hillside on June 12. A 53-year-old man was taken to hospital with…
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Young couple’s dream: 11/97 Barry Street, Romsey 3434
Right in the thick of things, within a stroll of good coffee at the bakery, a doctor’s surgery and shops, this unit built by Sunbury’s…
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Stars in the making
Springside West College is less than two years old, but its drama stars are already getting national recognition. The Fraser Rise school entered in the…
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IN FOCUS: Public dental service with a smile
Luckily, Melton and Moorabool residents can access a public dental service through Djerriwarrh Health Services. Two clinics treat patients – a general clinic and a…
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IN FOCUS: Dedicated to the fondest of farewells
“How things have changed,” says Michael, who now leads family-owned Gardenia Funerals in Melton. “I didn’t think for a second that my work experience would…
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IN FOCUS: Where magic happens in Melton
The not-for-profit op shop, a Melton Uniting Church enterprise, has two locations, one in High Street. The other in Melton South has been in the…
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IN FOCUS: Driving home a complete service
Jack’s taxi service is distinctive in other ways, too. For the past four years he’s opened the doors to his fully equipped workshop where his…
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Breakthrough in murder case
By Erin Pearson/The Age The estranged husband of slain Melton South woman Cindy Crossthwaite has faced court charged with her murder, 12 years after the…
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MY PLACE
What is your connection to Melton? I have lived in Melton for over 10 years. I joined 979FM in October, 2016, and trained to be…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Dive into the holidays Dive into fun in the play pool at Watergardens Town Centre, with a range of inflatable pool toys, shapes, beach balls…
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Justice report backs education
By Alesha Capone A new report into education offered at the Parkville and Malmsbury youth justice precincts could assist in planning for the Cherry Creek…
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Food faults lead to $25,000 fine
By Alesha Capone A Hoppers Crossing food premises owner has been fined $25,000 after pleading guilty to 11 charges relating to the cleanliness of their…
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Travel warning as line closes
By Ewen McRae Ballarat line commuters are being warned to plan for extended travel times, when trains stop running for two weeks as works at…
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New place for e-waste
Caroline Springs residents will soon find it easier to dispose of their e-waste. E-waste is one of the fastest-growing streams of waste worldwide, and covers…
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Rescuing the rescuers
A downpour last week has led to a flood of support for a local animal rescue shelter. The Bacchus Marsh region experienced a high amount…
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