Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly
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Aloisi in limbo
Stuck in coaching limbo, John Aloisi is starting to get itchy feet. But the Socceroos great, who is now Western United coach in name only,…
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Melton Town Centre streetscape upgrade
Four locations are set to receive streetscape improvements in the Melton Town Centre. Melton council has released draft plans of the upgrades to the locations…
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New mayor for Moorabool
First-term councillor Steven Venditti-Taylor has been elected Moorabool mayor for 2025-26, while Jarrod Bingham will act as deputy despite two councillors voting against appointing someone…
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Transport improvements needed in Ballan
Ballan’s predicted population growth is set to place pressure on some of Ballan’s ageing transport infrastructure. Moorabool council tabled its draft Ballan Integrated Transport Strategy…
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Help spread festive cheer
Moorabool residents are being encouraged to embrace the spirit of Christmas by taking part in Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church’s reverse advent calendar program. Participants can…
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New tanker for Greendale
Greendale CFA is one of seven fire brigades in line to receive a new tanker. The CFA said it purchased “truckloads” of cab chassis to…
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Prepare now for fire season
The fire danger period will begin in Moorabool later this month, with locals urged to remove flammable materials from their properties and complete private burn-offs…
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Melton remembers
Locals gathered at the Melton cenotaph on High Street on Tuesday 11 November to remember those who gave their lives in service. Organised by the…
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Tough day for Bacchus
It was a tough day for Bacchus Marsh as it battled the conditions and Club Sunbury in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 1, section…
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Melton trains a ‘top priority’
The Melton train line should be electrified by 2030 and two new stations built in Melton, according to the state’s peak infrastructure advisor. Infrastructure Victoria’s…
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VU, Westjustice team up
Victoria University (VU) and Westjustice have announced a new partnership that aims to deliver meaningful social impact and boost economic opportunities for people in the…
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Tackling women’s pain
Women will be offered the ‘green whistle’ pain relief during IUD insertion procedures and a special clinic will be set up to support girls at…
