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...
My Melton: Dale Exon
Dale Exon, 36, recently launched the Melton branch of the DD Taekwondo club. He speaks with Esther Lauaki.
What’s your connection to Melton?
I live...
My Moorabool: Dr Umbreen Qazi
There’s a new doctor in Ballan and her name is Umbreen Qazi. The GP registrar, in her fourth week on the job, spoke to...
My Melton: Jean Rau
Jean Rau is a familiar face and name around Diggers Rest – she’s lived in the town for nearly two decades and can’t imagine...
My Moorabool: Velislav Georgiev
Velislav Georgiev is a Bulgarian-born public artist and designer. He spoke to Esther Lauaki about an output that includes more than 30 public works,...
My Melton: Clara Franklin
Clara Franklin was a child when German soldiers executed her Polish father in WWII. The 83-year-old from Brookfield spoke to Sumeyya Ilanbey about life...
My Place: Mary-Teresa Ritchie
Gordon resident Mary-Teresa Ritchie is one of the first to roll up her sleeves for the Moorabool community. The ever-ready volunteer spoke to Esther...
My Wyndham: Louise Thompson
If you’ve had a baby at Werribee Mercy Hospital, chances are you’ve met Louise Thompson. The maternity department nurse unit manager was there when...
My Moorabool: Nathan Ractliffe
From Victoria Police headquarters to the pastures of Bacchus Marsh, Nathan Ractliffe is no stranger to emergency services. Now he adds an Australia Day...
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Gamers welcome
Challenge the best at a free Magic: The Gathering gamers’ tournament at Sunbury library on January 20 from noon until 4pm. Create a...
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Vic Metro under-18 squad named
Five Calder Cannons, three Western Jets and Northern Knights’ Tyson Gresham have been named in the Vic Metro under-18 squad for the national championships.
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