Small Business Festival coming to Melton
A small-business festival planned for Melton is aimed at putting the municipality on the map and showcasing the “great things” local businesses are achieving.
Melton...
Dream Big Festival kicks off in Melton South next month
A two-day festival celebrating “big dreams” and promoting good mental health will kick off in Melton South next month.
The Dream Big Festival, co-ordinated by...
A licence to show off at 979fm Melton Community Radio
When Bill Lucas “accidentally” stumbled across 979fm Melton Community Radio in 1986, he fell in love with the idea of community radio.
“I thought, that’s...
Peter Pan musical set for centre stage at Bacchus Marsh
Here’s to never growing up … not anytime soon.
The boy who never grew old, Peter Pan, will be centre stage at Bacchus Marsh theatre...
Georgia is taking part in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular
South Morang’s Georgia Moris loves to perform. The 11-year-old spends her spare time singing, acting, modelling and competing in calisthenics. She dreams of making...
Sarina Russo Job Access at Melton is launching a new campaign, 50 Jobs in...
A mix of inspiration and desperation led Sarina Russo to open a small typing school almost 40 years ago, promising all her nine graduates...
Melton Secondary College students break bread and celebrate cultural diversity
Bread was broken and cultural diversity celebrated at Melton Secondary College last week.
As part of Diversity Week, almost 1000 students experienced the cultures of...
New Melton and Bacchus Marsh Food Story recipe book being compiled
Preparing and enjoying food offers opportunities for people to share and celebrate their cultures.
That’s the aim of a new recipe book being compiled by...
Melton mums in the running for Ausmumpreneur awards
Juggling a business and children is never easy – just ask Melton mums Lara Jennings and Brooke Findley.
They say they don’t balance their family...
Superheroes lead the way at Kurunjang Primary School
When Renee Resilience faces tough times, she bounces back.
And when Erin Empathy chats with a friend who’s feeling down, she pops on her reflective...
Vintage diesel train to pass through Bacchus Marsh
RACEGOERS can travel aboard a vintage diesel train to the Redwood Carnival at Maryborough this weekend.
The Redwood Rail Trail train will depart Southern Cross...
100 prep pupils celebrate 100 day milestone
One hundred Melton South Primary School prep pupils have celebrated 100 days of learning.
There were plenty of fun activities to mark the milestone last...
Flavours of Moorabool set to delight
Take the Moorabool taste test … the shire’s famous fresh produce, culinary creations and expertly-crafted wines will all be part of the Flavours of...
Reversal of fortunes for The Substation arts venue at Newport
The Substation arts venue at Newport has been awarded $300,000 over four years from the state government through Creative Victoria.
It’s a reversal of fortunes...
Birthday boy Dudley Duncan turns 101
Birthday boy Dudley Duncan was 101 last Thursday, celebrating the milestone with five generations of his family.
The Burnside Retirement Village resident credits his longevity...
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Warriors back on winners list
A week off did the Western Warriors the world of good as they returned to the winners list in the Victorian Netball League championship...
