News
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Fire ready
You may see Rockbank’s dedicated CFA Firefighters coming to your door in the coming weeks. The hard-working locals are targeting high-risk areas around the community,…
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Dumping crackdown
Efforts to curb illegal dumping in Melton are set to intensify, with new support available to help clean up parks, reserves and other public land…
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Construction company fined for muddying waters
A chance discovery by Environment Protection Authority (EPA) officers driving past a West Footscray creek has resulted in a $6000 fine for a construction contractor.…
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High number of koala roadstrikes in Ranges
Wildlife carers are reminding Macedon Ranges residents to take care on the roads with Koala breeding season in full swing. Wildlings Wildlife Shelter Woodend volunteer…
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Wine flows summer long
Summertime Fling is in full swing across Macedon Ranges wineries. Happening across January weekends in the Macedon Ranges, wineries across the regions are opening up…
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Pool traffic light system launched
Hume council has introduced a new way to inform residents about pool capacity on hot days through a traffic light system on social media posts.…
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Community commits to clean-ups
A group of Caroline Springs residents are taking action to clean up rubbish left around Caroline Springs Lake. Local Nimita Alphonse, who has lived in…
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Five people arrested following Lalor shooting
Five people have been arrested following a non-fatal shooting in Lalor last Sunday 11 January. A 23-year-old man from Box Hill was arrested on 14…
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New measles exposure sites listed
The Department of Health has listed Melbourne Airport and a Jetstar flight as a recent measles exposure sites. The exposure date for Melbourne Airport in…
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Midsumma festival fun in Brimbank
The Midsumma Festival is coming to Brimbank this summer in a burst of colour and culture. Running from 18 January to 8 February, the Midsumma…
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More weekday peak V/Line services
Commuters travelling on the Seymour line can expect more weekday V/Line services from February. A new morning peak service will depart from Donnybrook station at…
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Clotheslined to clobber Footscray
Inner-west punters should prepare to get well and truly cleaned-up and checked for concussion when five of Melbourne’s toughest and hardest bands take over Footscray…
