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Living out retirement to the fullest

In a recent survey conducted by Savvy, it has been revealed that 91.6 per cent of Australians believe that housing prices are becoming ‘unaffordable’...

Open day at Snobs Creek Hatchery

The Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Snobs Creek hatchery is welcoming visitors to the site over the school holidays, inviting visitors to its open day on...

Piggy in the middle

With the cost of living increasing, now is a better time than ever to teach children about the importance of saving money effectively. With...

Must-know changes to housing and super

The federal government recently made several changes to super provisions relating to housing that may result in an easier path into the market for...

Four easy ways to save water around your garden

Whether you love your lawn or want to grow a tropical oasis in your backyard, for gardeners in Melton and the Moorabool region, being...

Reach out for help with AA

Melton and Moorabool residents, the following is a message from Alcoholics Anonymous Central Service Office: What is AA? Alcoholics Anonymous is an organisation whose primary...

Be prepared and take the hassle out of holidays

Residents of Melton and Moorabool, the following is a message from VACC Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Gwilym: We are approaching school holiday time and for...

Call for Red Cross retail volunteers

The Australian Red Cross is looking for more volunteers to join retail teams across Victoria. Red Cross Shops sell new and donated clothes, accessories...

Be water safe this summer

A typical Aussie summer is largely spent at the beach, dipping in and out of the surf, or cooling off in a backyard or...

Get your outdoor area summer ready

As we approach the warmer months and the summer festive season, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for...

Roll your sleeves up for a wet room reno

When it comes to renovations in the bathroom (or wet rooms in general) it’s often assumed that you’re best to leave it to the...

Calling all job hunters

Are you a people person? A recent high school or university graduate? Looking for a career change? The Star News Group is looking for...

Vibrant purple takes out Colour of the Year

Pantone’s 2022 Colour of the Year has recently been announced: Pantone 17-3938, a lively blend of red and blue, also known as Very Peri....

Maintaining your mental health over the holiday season

As we approach the festive season, many people are looking forward to spending time celebrating with loved ones. However, despite the general sense of...

Top of the pack at the Melton Business Awards

The Melton Business Excellence Awards’ Hall of Fame Award elevates past Business of the Year Award winners and multiple category winners to have achieved...

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Moorabool vc the EPA

An Environment Protection Authority (EPA) clean-up order issued to Moorabool council, which is estimated to cost council about $500,000, will be heard in the...