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Melton’s elderly battle to find carers
MELTON’S growing elderly population is increasing pressure on local aged-care respite services. Residents and community leaders say there’s a major shortage of services for high-care…
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VRU: Melton struggles to find its mojo
MELTON’S struggling start to life in Victorian Rugby Union second division A grade continued at the weekend with a 25-point loss away at Wyndham City.…
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RDFL: Ballarat blitz sets up selection dilemma
BALLARAT’S under-18.5 footballers cruised to a 42-point victory over the Riddell District Football League in their annual interleague clash at Clarke Oval last Wednesday night.…
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Big V: Thoroughbreds win in seesaw tussle
MELTON Thoroughbreds returned to the Big V division 2 winners circle at the weekend, defeating the second-placed Keysborough Cougars by six points. The Thoroughbreds sit…
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RDNL: Macedon stays undefeated
MACEDON stands alone as the last remaining unbeaten team in Riddell District Netball League after Romsey inflicted Melton Central’s first loss of the season at…
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BFL: Lions rest on roar talent
UNDEFEATED since round 13 last year, Redan maintained its 13-game winning streak with a workmanlike 26-point victory over a determined Darley at City Oval on…
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Ballarat Netball: Brave Bacchus notches one for the underdogs
BACCHUS Marsh is flying the flag for the eastern bloc upstarts of Ballarat Netball League after Melton Bloods sunk to a second straight loss on…
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BFL: Sunbury powers on
SUNBURY remains unbeaten this season after defeating a determined Bacchus Marsh by 23 points in Ballarat Football League at the weekend. The eastern Lions were…
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BFL: Lakers survive titanic struggle
A LATE goal from Sam Clifton handed Lake Wendouree a six-point victory over Melton at MacPherson Park on Saturday, minutes after the home side hit…
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Hillside drugs raid: Hundreds of plants seized
MORE than 500 cannabis plants have been seized from a house in Hillside after a tip-off from a nearby resident. Police discovered a large hydroponic…
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Second hand economy
Times might be tough for mainstream retailers, but Nick Toscano finds there are still plenty of shops and stalls filled with customers eager to spend…
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Hillside drugs raid
POLICE seized a large number of cannabis plants after uncovering a sophisticated hydroponic set up at a house in Galli Court, Hillside, this afternoon. Click…
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Eynesbury homestead a ghosts’ haunt
TRACEY Cecil shoots us a knowing glance before craning her head back and around. ‘‘OK, OK, shhhh,’’ she scolds and nods her head towards an…
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Bacchus Marsh Primary sculpture celebrates town’s steely soul
Bacchus Marsh Primary School has unveiled a sculpture that celebrates the town and its history. The sculpture was crafted by ex-student Sam Cameron (pictured with…
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Melton job seekers praise WISE solution
PETA Moxon remembers a time when she looked to her future and was riddled with fear due to the challenges of being unemployed. The Melton…
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