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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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MY PLACE
What is your connection to Bacchus Marsh? I have lived in Bacchus Marsh for near on 50 years. Our babies – Leesa (47 years old)…
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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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Property prices ‘holding up’
By Melissa Heagney/Domain Melbourne’s outermost suburbs are bucking the house price downturn, which has now spread to most of the city. While house prices in…
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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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Sunset clause concerns
By Benjamin Preiss/The Age Scott Parker believed he was making a safe investment when he paid a deposit on a block of land three years…
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Building skills lift for Wyndham
By Alesha Capone Labor has pledged $5 million in funding to build a construction skills and training apprenticeship centre for Gordon TAFE in Wyndham. Federal…
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Social posts claim scalp
Greens candidate Jay Dessi has stepped down as candidate for the seat of Lalor in the upcoming federal election over offensive social media posts. Mr…
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Labor pitches Wyndham link
By Alesha Capone The Labor Party has committed to building a $50 million road link through Wyndham to help ease traffic congestion if it wins…
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