Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly
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Staying warm at the zoo
Thermal cameras are revealing how the animals at Werribee Open Range Zoo keep warm and cozy – especially in windy weather. Zookeeper Julie Stephen said…
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A special place called Merrimu
When the doors of a long-running disability day centre in Maddingley closed for the final time in August it signalled the end of an era…
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Leakes needs love
Politicians and residents are turning to the state government for updates on safety improvements to a notorious intersection in Rockbank, with a state and federal…
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Why preliminary finals are the hardest games to win
Preliminary finals are the ultimate test in football. They don’t just measure skill; they expose nerve, leadership, and resilience. You’re one step from the Grand…
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Devils through again
Darley is hoping it will be fourth time lucky in the Ballarat Netball League grand final this Saturday. The Devils are through to a fourth…
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Lakers into granny
Caroline Springs coach Brian Lake concedes Werribee Districts will enter this weekend’s Western Football League division 1 grand final as favourites, but the three-time AFL…
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Pharmacies could play greater role in teen contraception
A recent study conducted by the SPHERE Centre for Research Excellence at Monash University explores how community pharmacies could play a greater role in providing…
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Faulkhead steps down
Three-time Darley women’s premiership coach Brett Faulkhead leaves on a high after deciding to step down. Faulkhead led the Devils to back-to-back premierships before sharing…
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Dumping reply tabled
The state government confirmed it has no ‘immediate’ plans to remove rubbish dumped on state-managed roads across Melton in response to a council letter. As…
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Supporting teen cancer education
A new web series is aiming to support adolescents impacted by cancer, with a Melton resident playing a role in its creation and attending its…
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Trentham a top town
Honouring its country charm and warmth, Trentham took home gold as a top tourism town in the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards this month, making…
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Spreading lasagna love
Many claim to know how to cook the best homemade lasagna, so why not share your skills and help others in need of food aid…
