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Art for charity’s sake
A bushfire relief charity auction and exhibition will be held in Newport next month. Altona artist Simpson Myers has teamed up with the RedWest Creatives…
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Beauty is in the beer
Peter Kakol loves a beer. He loves it so much he’s made a career out of it, and is now a finalist in a nationwide…
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MY PLACE
How did you come to work at Melton FM? Radio is in my blood, I’m addicted, so when the opportunity came up I was in…
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Holiday program packs a punch
Local children have the chance to put their best foot forward these school holidays, with a special mixed martial arts holiday program. The Gladiator MMA…
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Reserve some fun
Taylors Hill residents will soon have even more reasons to get outdoors, with works under way on two new recreation spaces. Bloomsbury Drive Reserve and…
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Put your project on council radar
Melton community members are being asked to share their ideas to make a difference in the local community. The council has started preparations for its…
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MY PLACE
What is your connection to Melton? I have lived in Melton for over 10 years. I joined 979FM in October, 2016, and trained to be…
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Travel warning as line closes
By Ewen McRae Ballarat line commuters are being warned to plan for extended travel times, when trains stop running for two weeks as works at…
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New place for e-waste
Caroline Springs residents will soon find it easier to dispose of their e-waste. E-waste is one of the fastest-growing streams of waste worldwide, and covers…
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Rescuing the rescuers
A downpour last week has led to a flood of support for a local animal rescue shelter. The Bacchus Marsh region experienced a high amount…
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The romance of local lore
Shirleyrose Rowe has lived in Bacchus Marsh for 35 years – but her book captures a much longer stretch of the town’s history. Ninety-three-year-old Rowe,…
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Shared experiences help heal
John Naidu joined the Australian Army straight out of high school with the dream of seeing the world, and during a 15-year career he experienced…
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Green thumbs and garden fun
The Melton Botanic Garden will be on full display this weekend. The garden, and the volunteers who look after it, are taking part in the…
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All eyes on the alpacas
Young bookworms are urged to visit Melton and Caroline Springs’ libraries this Wednesday to join in a national event. The special storytime will take place…
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Ballarat in with a flying chance
Ballarat Airport will receive a major facelift if the Labor Party is able to form government at this weekend’s federal election. Local MP Catherine King…
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