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Tinkerbell the cat is looking for a new home after her former owners mistreated her and then handed her over to the Western Suburbs Animal Rescue Service. 92268 Picture: KRISTIAN SCOTT

Miracle moggie

15/01/2013

By NATALIE GALLENTI A NEW home would be the perfect start to 2013 for Tinkerbell the cat. The friendly feline had it tough last year but...

Police roads blitz

15/01/2013

By NATALIE GALLENTI MELTON Police have offered dangerous drivers an ominous warning – continue to flout the law and you will be caught. The warning comes...

Melton resident David Axon first jumped on a penny farthing 15 years ago, but his love of bikes began when he was a young boy in England. 92264 Picture: NATALIE GALLENTI

High on bikes

15/01/2013

By NATALIE GALLENTI WHEN penny farthing enthusiast David Axon gets on his bike he is transported to another era and so are his neighbours. The Melton...

Make it your day

15/01/2013

MELTON residents are being encouraged to celebrate what’s great about the nation at Australia Day celebrations at The Willows Historical Park. The annual event runs...

Melton coach Nicole Martin, who last week coached the Western Spirit cricket team, is pleased with Melton’s progress this summer. 92247_09 Picture: KRISTIAN SCOTT

Lions hold their own in debut season

15/01/2013

By ADEM SARICAOGLU MELTON’S senior women’s cricket captain and coach Nicole Martin is pleased with what her team has managed to achieve so far this...

Aquatic planning

08/01/2013

MELTON City Council will commence work on a strategy to investigate the future provision of aquatic facilities in the municipality. Mayor of the City of...

Long-serving Melton Fire Brigade volunteer Stephen Hirt has been named Star Volunteer of the Year. 92081 Picture: NATALIE GALLENTI

Lifelong service

08/01/2013

By NATALIE GALLENTI FOR Stephen Hirt, the Melton Fire Brigade is his life. The 70-year-old volunteer fire fighter has spent over half a century giving up...

Pool time

08/01/2013

MELTON youngsters donned their swimsuits and goggles last week as the mercury soared. With the temperature reaching close to 40 degrees families swarmed in...

New inspector for Melton

08/01/2013

By NATALIE GALLENTI MELTON Police Station underwent sweeping changes during the holiday season with Inspector Mario Fiorentino saying goodbye to his role as top cop. The...

Christmas lunch overflowing with success

08/01/2013

By NATALIE GALLENTI A FREE Christmas lunch organised by prominent members of the Melton community was a hit with locals and will become an annual...

Small family take on large builder

08/01/2013

A MELTON West family is taking on one of Australia’s major home builders in a bid to have their home demolished and rebuilt. Earl and...

Caroline Springs breakdancer Jai is inspired by reality show sensation Justice Crew and hopes to dance as well as them when he’s older. 92069 Picture: DAMJAN JANEVSKI

Jumping Jai breaks out

08/01/2013

By NATALIE GALLENTI JAI Jeffrie has got more flare than your average seven-year-old. Unlike most children his age, the Caroline Springs youngster spends little time on...