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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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Green light for village extension
A planning permit application to extend a retirement village in Woodend has been approved. The application, from Collie Pty Ltd, proposed to add 27 dwellings…
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City wants progress on highway
By Ewen McRae A push to upgrade the Western Highway is gathering steam. Melton council’s Upgrade Western Highway campaign calls on the state and federal…
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Capital works splurge
By Ewen McRae More than $60 million in capital works is at the forefront of Melton council’s draft budget. The budget projects a surplus of…
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Compost plan takes root
Brimbank residents will soon find it easier to compost their household waste, with the council set to adopt a policy aimed at reducing landfill. The…
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Gifts give big-hearted cheer
By Ewen McRae The Brimbank Giving Tree has returned – but time is running out for residents to contribute their Christmas season donations. The program…
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Brimbank ramps up pokies fight
By Ewen McRae Brimbank council’s fight against the harm caused by pokies is continuing with a draft policy aimed at reducing gambling losses. Brimbank has…
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Deputy eager for the job ahead
New Macedon Ranges deputy mayor Mandi Mees has nominated protection of the ranges and ease of mobility for all residents as being among her priorities.…
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Protect policy lacks crucial detail: council
New state policy for the protection of the Macedon Ranges will require significant fine-tuning before it gets an endorsement from the council. The draft localised…
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Young band hits high note
A band of mates have taken out the Macedon Ranges Battle of the Bands competition with their “neo-indie-rock” sound. Dr Frisco has made it through…
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Tree vandals strike again
A spate of attacks on trees in Sunshine’s Wright Street has cost Brimbank ratepayers more than $9000 in the past two months. About 25 trees…
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