Burnside Retirement Village fete is jolly fine
Whether you’re coming for the famous English scones, to taste the homemade preserves or just to have a jolly good time, the Burnside Retirement...
Diverse ways to belong
What does ‘belonging’ mean? Some 16 locals explain what belonging means to them in a video montage as part of Melton council celebrations of...
Mixed heritage ‘asset’: Fiona Price
Fiona Price’s earliest memories of growing up bi-racial include playground taunting.
“Go back to where you came from,” the children jeered when they saw Dr...
Gold is the colour of Blackwood prize
Founded in 1855 during the gold rush, Blackwood is steeped in the history of one of the largest voluntary migrations of people worldwide ever...
Get that golf down putt
Girls and boys, ladies and gentlemen … you’re invited to try out a free game of golf this Sunday.
In a bid to bring young...
A good sign for Melton
Melton residents are gearing up to “walk with her’” to help create a safer, more respectful and tolerant community.
Leading up to the Walk With...
David Calleja Memorial Car Show shines on
Classic cars, custom trucks and vintage bikes … there’s something for everyone at this year’s David Calleja Memorial Car Show.
The annual family-friendly event, hosted...
Australia Day – when life changes
For brothers Albert and Jamel, this Australia Day will symbolise new hope, new lives and opportunities.
The pair weren’t born in Australia, but Australia was...
Thanks from on high: National Red Balloon Day
David Arnell’s been on the job for two weeks now, but he’s already grasped how difficult the vocation of firefighting can be.
Whether it’s the...
Bonded by a pink stumps link
Maddingley Park will be going pink in honour of women who have been diagnosed with, or lost their lives to, breast cancer.
As part of...
Santa’s sleigh at the Diggers Rest Primary School gate
Diggers Rest residents are being invited to celebrate the Christmas spirit at their primary school.
Bloomdale developers AVID Property Group has partnered with the Diggers...
Jo Layton keeper of the kinship
Jo Layton doesn’t do it for the accolades or awards, nor does she want the attention. She does it to simply empower the Aboriginal...
Melton police shooting hoops, breaking barriers
Melton police and young people were shooting hoops and breaking down barriers at a tournament earlier this month.
Students from across the municipality and officers...
Melton folk unite to end violence
Melton men, women and children last week took oaths to stand up, speak out and help put an end to domestic violence.
As part of...
Moorabool Relay for Life back
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, put on your running shoes, smile for the cameras and brace yourselves for the Moorabool Relay for Life.
The...
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