News
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Trees, trails and tots
More of Melton’s little ones will soon swap the classroom walls for trees, parks and open skies as the popular Bush Kinder program is set…
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Men’s shed car show comes back
For the 18th time, the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Car and Bike Show will take place on Sunday 22 February at Apex Park in Altona.…
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Busy summer results in park repairs
After a heavy schedule of summer events combined with a heatwave and a lack of rain, Footscray Park is getting some much needed maintenance and…
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Keeping Hume cool
Hume councillor Naim Kurt has put heat on keeping community centres doors open on hot days. At the 9 February council meeting, Cr Kurt asked…
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Ugly lawn a winner
Jarno Coone couldn’t be prouder of his lawn. Sure, it doesn’t have perfectly manicured hedges, or lush, green grass. Some would even say its ugly.…
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Calls for new specialist development schools
Families, educators and disability advocates across Melbourne’s west are calling on the state government to commit to building a new special development school (SDS), warning…
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Migrants helping others build new lives
Five migrants and former refugees who sought help to find employment after arriving in Australia are now part of a team successfully supporting other new…
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Pink Angels comes to Brimbank
The annual Pink Angels fundraiser, raising money for breast cancer patients, will be held in Brimbank for the first time next month. Money raised on…
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Smelly problem lingers
A strong odour resembling rotting meat continues to affect residents in the Sunshine-area, prompting questions about the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) enforcement on the companies…
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Changing young lives
Anglicare Victoria, the state’s largest provider of out-of-home care, has put out an urgent call to locals in the west to become foster carers. For…
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Chainsaw attack in Point Cook
Police are investigating a criminal damage incident in Point Cook that occurred on Thursday 12 February. Officers responded to reports of a man damaging the…
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One-way screws stop two-bit thieves
In the fight against number plate thefts, police in Melton are hosting a ‘Safe Pl8’ event where locals can learn how to secure anti-theft screws…
