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By Meg Kennedy<\/p>\n

There must be something in the water in Moorabool, as the number of births has reached a record high in the Shire.
\nMoorabool Shire Council CEO Derek Madden announced on Thursday, 11 July that 408 babies were born in in the district throughout the 2018-2019 year.
\n\u201cCouncil would like to congratulate all the families welcoming new babies,\u201d said Mr Madden.
\nDjerriwarrh Health Services, which runs the Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital, confirmed they delivered 538 births in the last financial year, with slightly more boys than girls.
\nMore information on the Maternal and Child Health Service in Moorabool Shire, including the Breastfeeding Support Services, can be found on the \u2018Moorabool families and Children\u2019 page on Facebook or by contacting Council on 5366 7100.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Meg Kennedy There must be something in the water in Moorabool, as the number of births has reached a record high in the Shire. Moorabool Shire Council CEO Derek Madden announced on Thursday, 11 July that 408 babies were born in in the district throughout the 2018-2019 year. \u201cCouncil would like to congratulate all […]<\/p>\n

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