Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly
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Harkness moves up
Harkness is keen for the new challenge as it steps up into the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield this season. Harkness had played…
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Royals ready for new challenge
Melton South is ready for the new challenge in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield. The Royals, who won the Evans-Clark Shield last…
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Spring on display in Melton
Showcasing plants both native and international, the Melton Botanic Garden is bursting with colour as the warmer months roll in. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski…
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My Place: Eric Horridge
Eric Horridge is the president of the Hillside Probus Club and an author. He spoke to Sam Porter about his community and his newest novel.…
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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…
