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Building A Better System For Families

Families and carers right across the state will have easier access to services designed for children including maternal and child health, early education and...

Don’t leave cooking unattended this winter

Victoria’s fire services are reminding the community to pay close attention in the kitchen this winter as cooking remains the leading cause of fires...

Preventing Gendered Violence At Work

Safer workplaces are on the way through a state government initiative to prevent work-related gendered violence. WorkSafe Victoria has partnered with the Sir Zelman Cowen...

Protect yourself against bad builders

Key information to protect consumers against bad builders is now available in seven languages other than English on the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) website....

Multicultural awards now open

Nominations are open for the 2024 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence, now in their 23rd year, which recognises the outstanding efforts of Victorians who...

Basketball fighting back against mental health

Basketball Victoria is supporting the initiative, SmackTalk, founded to help educate as many people as possible on how to start a difficult conversation to...

Grants for Victoria’s veterans

A new grants program is open for Victorian veterans with for projects that honour their legacy, service and sacrifice and activities that improve their...

Western United lock in young guns Lauton and York

Western United have secured the signatures of two more young stars with Jordan Lauton and James York committing to the club on scholarship deals...

Cleveland chasing her goal

It was a Thursday night in March and the last Victorian Milers Club meet for the season. Organisers have put up a...

Tough night our for Stewart stables

The Emma Stewart stable’s TAB Eureka plans were thrown into disarray at Melton on Saturday night. Stewart, who took out the inaugural running of the...

Burras stunned by Bombers

Diggers Rest was left stunned after being left goalless in the top of the table clash with Riddell in the Riddell District Football League...

Melton Phoenix focused on promotion

Melton Phoenix is hoping for a big finish as it is focused on earning promotion in FV state league 4 west. The Phoenix sit in...

Panthers show fight

Melton South produced its best performance in a couple of years but still wasn’t able to come away with the points in the Ballarat...

Stoney’s a favourite among locals and visitors alike

Stoney’s Club, affectionately known as Stoney’s, is located in the vibrant town of Bacchus Marsh. Whether you're looking for a spot for lunch, dinner,...

Debra Ogston takes the helm at Bacchus Marsh Grammar

Bacchus Marsh Grammar is pleased to announce the appointment of its fourth and new principal from 2025, Mrs Debra Ogston. This is an exciting appointment...

Education redefined at Global Village Learning

Global Village Learning (GVL), formerly known as Gisborne Montessori School, is redefining education in the Macedon Ranges by empowering learners to build communities that...

Downsize to a bigger life at Lifestyle Communities

Lifestyle Communities is a world where downsizing your home means upgrading to a more vibrant life filled with unlimited possibilities. The Lifestyle Communities team...

Why custom mouthguards matter to prevent dental injuries

Last week, I had a great time meeting with the Bacchus Marsh Football and Netball team. It was inspiring to see the community come...

The IPC Health Care Finder Service can help you find the care you need!

Would you like assistance with daily tasks to help you stay in your home for longer? Are you struggling to understand and access aged...

Riding to recovery

The road to recovery for Mario Attard has been a long one. The Melton resident lost his leg in a motorcycle accident on High...

Moorabool welcomes new Australians

Moorabool has welcomed more than 70 new Australians after a citizenship ceremony was held on July 20 in Bacchus Marsh. Among the recipients were 56...

Council and developer combine for estate project

Melton council has teamed up with developer 3L Alliance to create a new signalised intersection to a new estate in Rockbank. Located at Greigs Road...

Community Calendar

Dessert making workshop Create your own classic desserts in the Delicious Desserts workshop, 10am-2pm, Sunday, August 4, at Melton South Community Centre. Master the legendary...

Melton Business Excellence Awards finalists announced

The finalists in the 2024 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards have been announced, with 27 making it through out of 80 nominees. ...

Level crossing removal work begins in Diggers Rest

Level crossing removal works on the Old Calder Highway have commenced. As previously reported by Star Weekly, sections of the Sunbury Line that run...

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Basketball fighting back against mental health

Basketball Victoria is supporting the initiative, SmackTalk, founded to help educate as many people as possible on how to start a difficult conversation to...

Riding to recovery