Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly
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Education on the rise
Thornhill Park Primary School is one of nine schools set to benefit from four new double-storey classrooms as part of the Modular Classrooms Program announced…
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Help shape budget plans
Melton City Council is kicking off the new year by inviting residents to have their say on Melton’s future budgeting and planning by sharing their…
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Woman dies following crash in Melton
Police have charged a man following the death of a woman after she was struck by a truck in Melton on Friday 2 January. It…
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Bushwalking and hiking caution urged
VICSES volunteers are urging locals and visitors to take extra care when bushwalking and hiking this summer, with a spike in tourism expected to place…
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Drink driver caught in Rockbank
A man was caught driving over five times the limit in Rockbank early New Years Day. The Toyota Camry Sedan caught the attention of patrolling…
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Worker fatally struck by garbage truck
A Ravenhall worker has died after being struck by a reversing garbage truck at a Ravenhall waste facility on Wednesday 18 December. It is understood…
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EPA fines for bonfire in Diggers Rest
A Pascoe Vale based company has been fined $10176 for burning industrial waste including suspected asbestos on land at Diggers Rest. A Class Demolition &…
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Snap up a snapper
Summer equals snapper season and if you or anyone you know comes back from the bay with a haul, here’s how you can put these…
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Family fun that won’t break the bank
As summer unfolds, many families are looking for ways to enjoy quality time together without spending a fortune. While summer holidays often come with hefty…
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Preparing kids to go back to school
Parents and guardians across Australia are gearing up for the back-to-school season. Whether it’s the first day of school or the start of a new…
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Tips to keep kids engaged when the family is dining out
When dining out at a restaurant with kids, it’s essential to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep them entertained and engaged. Here…
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Keep kids active over the holidays to limit screen time
Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great way…
