My Melton: Ada Willesden
Ada Willesden juggles full-time uni and mentoring with caring for her two-year-old, her mother-in-law and a foster child. She speaks with Sumeyya Ilanbey about...
8 things to do in Melton and Moorabool
Classic car swap meet
The annual Melton Swap Meet and Classic Car Show will be held this Sunday from 6.30am at Tabcorp Park, 2 Ferris...
My Moorabool: Jackie Tabone
Anyone doing it tough in Moorabool is welcome at The Neighbours Place in Bacchus Marsh. Co-ordinator Jackie Tabone spoke to Esther Lauaki about what...
My Melton: Maree Jongkryg
For years, Maree Jongkryg struggled to find a support network and people who understood what she was going through as the partner of a...
10 things to do in Melton/Moorabool
Community classes
Residents can try their hand at everything from mozaic to candle making in one of Melton South Community Centre’s upcoming courses. The May...
My Moorabool: Jake Edwards
Former Carlton AFL player Jake Edwards, 28, has now dedicated himself to helping Moorabool youth living with depression. Darley’s favourite son spoke to Esther...
11 things to do in Melton/Moorabool
The circus is in town
Silvers Circus is Coming to Rotary Club, Bacchus Marsh from next Wednesday, May 11 to Sunday, May 15. The two-hour, animal-free, action...
Worth a Look: Stories of the week
Cat found after 70km trip in rubbish skip
A little girl’s faith and a chance sighting in Bacchus Marsh led to a happy reunion between...
My Moorabool: Karin Wilson
Karin Wilson has been a member of the Country Womens’ Association for nearly 40 years. The Coimadai mother of four and grandmother to six spoke...
9 things to do in Melton/Moorabool
Nappy drive
Donate unwanted and disposable nappies to the Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House. Nappies will be distributed to the Nappy Collective. The drive will run...
My Melton: Sarah Merry
Sarah Merry, 21, knows how important mental health and wellbeing is during VCE. She chats to Sumeyya Ilanbey.
What’s your connection to Melton?
I’ve lived...
9 things to in Melton/Moorabool
Looking good
A beauty and wellness workshop, including fashion styling tips and reiki therapy, will run from 11am-4pm on Sunday, April 24 at the WestWaters...
My Melton & Moorabool: Dotty Hazell
You can take the woman out of the country, but you’ll never take the country out of Dotty Hazell. She spoke to Esther Lauaki...
My Melton: Mary Thang
Mary Thang loves cooking Burmese food and showcasing her culture. She’s been involved in this year’s Melton Women Making It Happen campaign, and speaks...
My Moorabool: Melanie Tudball
Avid runner Melanie Tudball has been without a trail buddy since October, so she decided to start her own women’s only running group. She...