News
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Council evidence concludes
Moorabool council has wrapped up its main evidence at the Western Renewables Link (WRL) environment effects statement (EES) public hearing, outlining significant concerns about the…
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Aintree retail hub on the way
A major step towards delivering a new retail and civic hub for Melbourne’s western growth corridor is underway, with Woolworths Group purchasing half of the…
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From the archives
30 years ago 13 December 1995 Devil worship and animal sacrifice may be widespread practices in Bacchus Marsh, a leading churchman claimed last week. 20…
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Merry Melton movie night
The Melton Library & Learning Hub is rolling out the red carpet (and maybe a few booby traps) for its festive film night on Thursday…
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Community calendar
Myrniong Community Carols Pentland Hills Uniting Church and Christ Church Anglican Myrniong is hosting a free sausage sizzle and supper as part of this year’s…
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Bacchus Marsh Christmas fest returns
The Bacchus Marsh Christmas Festival will return bigger and brighter this year, as the much-loved community event celebrates its 11th anniversary across two festive days.…
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Rockbank man charged for imitation firearm
A Rockbank man is among two people charged after an allegedly stolen car crashed into three parked vehicles in Wantirna South on Wednesday 3 December.…
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Trees, shrubs and bridges at Hopkins Road
Truganina’s local biodiversity is set to benefit from a major lift, with landscaping plans for the new Hopkins Road bridge promising more than 80,000 native…
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Get set for Summer
As residents across Melton begin preparing their homes and gardens for the warmer months, Melton council is encouraging the community to make full use of…
Digital Editions
Sport
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Davis is now a Giant
Greater Western Sydney was the first AFL club to show interest in possibly drafting Western Jets’ Finn Davis. While he would later speak to other…
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Around the grounds in Melton and Moorabool
VTCA Sydenham-Hillside got its first win of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition, beating Sunshine on Tuesday night. The Crows batted first and made…
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Stewart dominates Vicbred finals
The Emma Stewart prepared four-year-old Kiss confirmed her ranking as one of the best mares in Australia when she outclassed her rivals in the APG…
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Season over for Melton, Bacchus
Grand final dreams are over for the Melton Thoroughbreds and Bacchus Marsh Lions in the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League. The Thoroughbreds have both its…
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Burnside’s perfect start
Burnside Springs United is taking it one week at a time despite a perfect start to the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield season.…
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Melton adds another win to the list
Melton got an important win as several matches ended in no results in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday. As rain again left…
In Business – Sponsored
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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,…
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The journey of your 10-cent containers
Ever wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS…
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Retire in style at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club
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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Furlong 2025 gets underway over Melbourne Cup carnival
A statewide road policing activity called Operation Furlong 2025 will be conducted over the Melbourne Cup long weekend from Friday 31 October to Tuesday 4…
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…
More News
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Council evidence concludes
Moorabool council has wrapped up its main evidence at the Western Renewables Link (WRL) environment effects statement (EES) public hearing, outlining significant concerns about the…
-
Aintree retail hub on the way
A major step towards delivering a new retail and civic hub for Melbourne’s western growth corridor is underway, with Woolworths Group purchasing half of the…
-
From the archives
30 years ago 13 December 1995 Devil worship and animal sacrifice may be widespread practices in Bacchus Marsh, a leading churchman claimed last week. 20…
-
Merry Melton movie night
The Melton Library & Learning Hub is rolling out the red carpet (and maybe a few booby traps) for its festive film night on Thursday…
-
Community calendar
Myrniong Community Carols Pentland Hills Uniting Church and Christ Church Anglican Myrniong is hosting a free sausage sizzle and supper as part of this year’s…
-
Bacchus Marsh Christmas fest returns
The Bacchus Marsh Christmas Festival will return bigger and brighter this year, as the much-loved community event celebrates its 11th anniversary across two festive days.…