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Coles ticked off shopping list

A hunger for more convenient groceries is soon to be satiated for Diggers Rest residents, with Coles announcing that a full-line supermarket for the...

Prison for ’BDK’ members

Two men have been sent to prison following an aggravated home invasion in which a man was shot in the face in Wyndham Vale...

Grab hold of mayhem

According to its devoted fans, pro wrestling is about telling a story and taking the audience on a "emotional rollercoaster". Reporter Liam McNally caught...

Truganina man arrested following more illicit tobacco raids

A Truganina man has been charged following the seizure of illicit tobacco and vapes valued at approximately $150,000 this week. Police executed three warrants...

Farming in Moorabool’s DNA

Farming is in the DNA of the Moorabool community, and in turn, Moorabool has made its impact on the DNA of livestock through Genetics...

Shigella outbreak linked to Esoteric Festival in Donald

Victorians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, who attended the Esoteric Festival from March 8 to 12 are being urged to get tested for...

App to help Victorians find the cheapest fuel near them

Arevo by RACV is an app which has introduced a new tool to help Victorians, inclduing those in Melton and Moorabool, to find the...

Warriors pressure test

A slow start proved costly for the Western Warriors in the Victorian Netball League championship division on Sunday. The Warriors hit the road on Sunday,...

Storm with a challenge on its hands

Sydenham-Hillside isn’t giving up hope in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division grand final, despite being on the back foot after the first...

Georgies share points

Caroline Springs George Cross again showed it could match it with the best without taking out the win in the Victorian Premier League 1...

Bloods aiming to build

Melton is hoping to take the next step in the Ballarat Netball League this season. After a positive first season under Nichole Gleeson, the Bloods...

Thoroughbreds hoping to step up

Melton Thoroughbreds have added more depth as they look to rise up the Big V men’s division 2 ladder. After a tough 2024 season, which...

Centrals fall just short

Melton Centrals fell agonisingly short of another grand final in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition on Sunday. Centrals finished the regular Shield 2...

Dr Farooq leading the way in dentistry and gender equality

Dr Saba Farooq, a local dentist and owner of Main Street Dental Practice Bacchus Marsh, celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) by reflecting on its...

Orthotropics – early intervention orthodontics for growing jaws

Orthotropics is the discipline of developing correct growth in children via non-invasive means. The ideal age for patients to start treatment is between 3-6...

Life. Unlimited.

At Lifestyle Communities, we believe in life without restrictions. One with the freedom to do the things you love, and the confidence to be...

Doctor Bill Crawford loves his patients and his work

Doctor Bill Crawford is the senior associate dentist at Main Street Dental Practice Bacchus Marsh. Bill has an abundance of experience and knowledge, that’s why...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for Melton and Moorabool residents working...

Spruce up your outdoor living areas

As we approach the warmer months and the summer festive season in Melton and Moorabool, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking...

NAPLAN testing underway

The first annual NAPLAN tests, including in Melton and Moorabool, officially begin on March 13, with more than 300,000 students at 2350 Victorian schools...

Saving the dingo population

The state government is helping protect a vulnerable population of dingoes in Victoria’s north-west while ensuring that farmers are able to protect their livestock. Effective...

New mayoral advisory panel

The state government has announced the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel for 2024, with 10 mayors from across Victoria. Comprising mayors from urban, regional and...

Community Calendar

Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...

Improving CFA communication

Volunteer firefighters will be able to respond more efficiently to emergencies with the roll out of 18,000 new radios to all Country Fire Authority...

Demand for hot water rebates at record levels

More Victorians than ever before, including those from Melton and Moorabool, are slashing their energy bills, with demand for the state government’s Solar Homes...

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Farming in Moorabool’s DNA

Farming is in the DNA of the Moorabool community, and in turn, Moorabool has made its impact on the DNA of livestock through Genetics...