Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly
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Be fire safe this Grand Final long weekend
As Victorians prepare to celebrate the AFL Grand Final long weekend, Victorian fire services are urging residents to prioritise safety when using barbecues and fire…
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Stop the ‘pain and disorder’
The South Sudanese Community Association in Victoria (SSCAV) convened two ‘emergency’ meetings in the wake of recent tragedies. The first assembly was held at Melbourne…
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Offences rise across Melton
Theft and family violence order breaches have driven much of the overall rise in crime in the Melton and Moorabool municipalities according to the latest…
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Cr ‘safety’ concerns
A Melton councillor says she feels ’unsafe’ attending council meetings in person. Councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg didn’t attend this week’s council meeting, apologising to residents on…
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Scorpions stun Creswick
Bacchus Marsh Scorpions went into the Ballarat District Soccer Association under-16s grand final the underdogs but were able to come away with the premiership trophy.…
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Melton artist’s sacred expression
Meditation and sacred expression are two themes in focus in a Melton artist’s exhibition on display at the Melton Library. Titled ‘Shakti Rising’, the exhibition…
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Western FL investigation into alleged spitting incident
An investigation into an alleged spitting incident in the Western Football League women’s grand final between Caroline Springs and Yarraville Seddon has concluded, with the…
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’Devoted’ educator honoured
A Ballan childcare educator was honoured with an award this month, recognising her “devotion, commitment and excellence” in early childhood education and care. Ballan resident…
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Retiring MP thanks Melton
Melton MP Steve McGhie will not seek re-election next year as he transitions to retirement. Stepping away from his role as Melton MP next year,…
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Teen book about bridge tragedy
With the 55th anniversary of the collapse of the West Gate Bridge approaching this October, a Melbourne author is preparing to mark the milestone by…
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Fire at bandoned Melton South nursing home
An abandoned nursing home in Melton South was engulfed in flames last night, with the blaze now extinguished. Firefighters arrived on scene on Tuesday, September…
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Billion dollar blitz
The state government is rolling out a major road maintenance blitz to rebuild, repair and resurface roads across Victoria, including in the Western Highway. Roads…
