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Faces are Paul’s forte

An esteemed St Albans artist is hoping his latest portrait will inspire a new generation across the west at his burgeoning art school. Paul Borg’s...

Couble celebrates diamond anniversary

Ann and Richard Wright are like two peas in a pod, and have the key to a long-lasting marriage. “There are no secrets,” Mr Wright...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Truffle trekking An Oakhill truffle hunt and lunch will tickle the fancies of all truffle lovers. Morning tea and a truffle tasting have been scheduled...

Anzac Day: Melton and Moorabool special

Bacchus Marsh brothers on the battlefield, special school memorials and a Turkish perspective ... spend some time reading our special, emotional stories on the...

WW1 centenary: From Bacchus Marsh to the desert

One hundred years ago, Australia’s first group of soldiers departed for what they thought was a European war against Germany. Instead, those initial convoys were...

WW1 centenary: From Bacchus Marsh to the desert

One hundred years ago, Australia’s first group of soldiers departed for what they thought was a European war against Germany. Instead, those initial convoys were...

WW1 centenary: From Bacchus Marsh to the desert

One hundred years ago, Australia’s first group of soldiers departed for what they thought was a European war against Germany. Instead, those initial convoys were...

VSDCA: Melton v Werribee | Gallery

Melton was beaten by Werribee in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association’s Craig Shield competition last Thursday. Click or swipe through the carousel above for our...

WW1 centenary: Bacchus Marsh lad lands first blows of war

It was 100 years ago this week that the Australian warship HMAS Sydney was involved in the first naval battle of World War I...

Djerriwarrh Festival | Digital edition feature

Melton's Djerriwarrh Festival will be held on Saturday, November 8 at the Melton Recreation Reserve. Find out all you need to know out about the...

WW1 centenary: Bacchus Marsh lads go to war

In the Bacchus Marsh Express on September 5, 1914, an advertisement appeared urging locals to farewell the first enlistees for the war which had...

SPECIAL: Ajak Deng | From Melton to New York

She’s one of Australia’s most sought-after models, tipped to follow in the footsteps of Miranda Kerr and and Jessica Hart. At 24 and based...

SPECIAL: ‘Burbs embrace high-rise living

Inner-city lifestyles are popping up around Lake Caroline where three, four and five-storey apartment blocks, boasting “boutique” living, take advantage of lake views and...

WW1 centenary: Maddingley’s light-horse hero

James Packington Vallence was born in Maddingley on January 20, 1877, to James and Margaret of the Vallence Family Hotel (otherwise known as Stoney’s). “Pack”,...

PROFILE: Jordan Wren, a voice for youth

A Bacchus Marsh university student will present her findings on youth unemployment at an international forum in Washington DC this week. Jordan Wren, 22, left...

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Top tips for helping your child learn to read

Helping your primary school child learn to read is an essential and rewarding journey that sets the foundation for their academic success and lifelong...