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Benjamin Millar Melton’s sky-high petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up. “I have had many constituents raise concerns regarding the prices of petrol in Melton being noticeably higher than in other areas,” Mr McGhie said. “I am deeply concerned ...

Benjamin Millar Police are searching for two men over an unprovoked daylight assault in Melton that has left a woman hospitalised with serious injuries. CCTV footage shows 52-year-old resident Melinda walking along Unitt Street about 2.50pm on Tuesday when a male riding a bike rode up to her from behind and kicked her in the back. The attack caused Melinda to fall forward onto concrete, resulting in serious injuries that required surgery. Bystanders stopped to assist the woman while the offender rode off with a second male who was also riding a bike. Police have released CCTV images and foot...