News
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Heritage changes coming
Moorabool council has moved to formally protect more than 100 heritage places across the western part of the shire, voting to adopt an amendment to…
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From the archives
30 years ago 14 February 1996 Melton traders were last week devising a strategy to defend themselves against the expected impact of the proposed Sydenham…
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Lisa and Jess go beyond the bitumen
Local Gordon legends Lisa Plaisted and Jessica Wibberley are set to hit the road for the second time raising funds and awareness for mental health…
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Man charged following bike theft
A 25-year-old Melton man has been charged following the theft of a motorcycle from an address in Tarneit on Saturday 7 February. Police successfully located…
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Attempted murder charge
Police have charged a man following an alleged assault and fire in Bacchus Marsh last week. The man was arrested at a residential address in…
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NFL coming to Melbourne
The National Football League has confirmed that the San Francisco 49ers will play the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2026. The…
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New
Nearly 1000 new doctors are entering Victoria’s public health system this month, with a significant number allocated to hospitals serving Melbourne’s western and northern growth…
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Virtual solution for ADHD medication problem
Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be hard enough without having to urgently replace a lost, expired or depleted prescriptions for medication. To…
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Footy films initiative returns
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), AFL, and VicScreen have announced that Footy Shorts will return in 2026. The first Footy Shorts lineup proved a winner…
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Centrals taking the positives
Melton Centrals are taking the positives out of a tough season on field in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield competition. The side…
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Lions fight back
It had been hard going for Darley after the Christmas break but Lions got their Ballarat Cricket Association season back on track on Saturday. The…
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Stewart takes out Deeble
Don Deeble winner for 2025 Jobe Stewart was left speechless on Wednesday night as he was awarded the honour. Stewart was the last of 10…
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Spring Hills ready to go
Spring Hills got a taste of what the National Premier League women’s competition was like last season, and are keen for more. Spring Hills showed…
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Moore the fire power
Existing connections within Diggers Rest led to the signing of a powerhouse forward for the RIddell District Football League season. The Burras announced that Callum…
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Sports shorts
Ballarat FL The Ballarat Football League women’s competition will kick off on March 28. The league has released key dates for the season, including the…
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Spruce up your outdoor living areas
As we enter summer, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck is a bit dull…
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Treat hospitality staff with respect
Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and front…
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Operation Roadwise 2025 launches this holiday season
A statewide road policing activity called Operation Roadwise 2025 that targets the main causes of road crashes will be conducted during the 2025 Christmas Holiday…
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One billion container recycling milestone
Families, schools and community groups across the Melton and Moorabool areas have helped western Victoria reach a major sustainability milestone: over 1 billion eligible drink…
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Retire in a stylish home at Bellbrook Gardens
Discover a peaceful, social, and secure lifestyle amidst resort style amenities at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club in a highly sought after community for individuals and…
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Exceptional care, every day
Every family deserves a village, a place where they are understood, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care. At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten,…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Dialing up abortion care
Women from Melton, Wyndham, Hume and Whittlesea are reaching out in growing numbers to Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health phone line, 1800 My Options, as…
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Fighting period and pelvic pain stigma
Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) has partnered with the Department of Education to offer free education sessions in 400 Victorian government schools to help reduce stigma…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
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Australian Open smashes attendance records
This year’s Australian Open was officially the most attended on record. More than 1.368 million tennis fans packed Melbourne Park for the 2026 tournament, easily…
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Support Sweethearts for HeartKids
Every day in Australia, eight babies are born with a childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD), and this February HeartKids is calling on Australians to help support…
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‘Too long’: green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD
Australians will soon find it much simpler to be diagnosed and treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Victoria has joined a growing list of states…
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Walk to Work Day coming
The Pedestrian Council of Australia has announced a new initiative for Walk to Work Day, partnering with the Black Dog Institute to spotlight the mental…
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Cancer researchers supported
The next generation of cancer research leaders are being supported through a four-year cancer research fellowship program, supported by the state government. Health Minister Mary-Anne…
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Employers fined millions for safety breaches
Victorian employers were fined more than $17 million for unsafe work in 2025. The total of $17,391,325 in fines, costs and undertakings for breaches of…
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What your federal MPs are talking about
Federal politicians are used to the public and pundits scrutinising their every word, but now AI has joined the long list of watchdogs keeping tabs…
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Melton’s priorities
Melton’s council is calling for a whole-of-government partnership approach to help meet the demand of its rapidly growing community, unveiling its latest advocacy priorities on…
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Melton’s big night of racing
Families, racing fans and entertainment lovers alike are being urged to get on track for one of Melton’s biggest nights of the year, with a…
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Bushfire deemed suspicious
Police are investigating a bushfire in Lerderderg on 3 February. Emergency services responded to reports of the blaze near O’Brien’s Crossing about 7pm. An investigation…