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The Australian Hearing Bus will visit Melton next Monday, and residents are invited to come along and have a free hearing check. The bus will park outside Melton Civic Centre from 9am until 4pm. Melton mayor Sophie Ramsey encouraged residents over the age of 18 to have their hearing tested. Details: hearing.com.au or 131 797.
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Melton council wants to hear from residents about what its priorities should be over the next four years. Two forums will gauge residents’ input to a new wellbeing plan, which will guide policy development, services, program delivery and decision-making. The forums are on from 9.30am until 1pm on Saturday, November 26, at Quest Caroline Springs, and Saturday, December 3, at Melton community hall. RSVP and bookings to danap@melton. vic.gov.au. Details: melton.vic.gov.au/ meltoncity2036
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