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MY WYNDHAM: Morwenna Petaia
Truganina’s Morwenna Petaia first moved to Wyndham from Hawaii in 2003, then in 2005 moved to Samoa for nine years. While in Samoa, Morwenna worked…
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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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Lights on for winter fun
Get ready to spring into some cold-weather fun during the upcoming Winter Street Party. The annual event will be held in Werribee’s city centre on…
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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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Volunteers bring cheer
Volunteers Kathleen Kretzschmar and Jeannine Thorley are part of the close-knit community at Mercy Place Wyndham. The two women are volunteers at the Werribee aged-care…
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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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MY PLACE
What is your connection to Diggers Rest? I live in the older part of Diggers Rest. My husband and I have been here 30 years. …
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