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March brings mayhem out west

March in Melbourne's west is a vibrant mix of flavour and fun, with a list of events and attractions every bit as diverse as...

Revue to keep you dancing

musicworx is a community group that seeks to bring people together to nurture and share their creativity, passion and talent in all things musical. In...

Medicinal cannabis change welcomed

A Caroline Springs mother has welcomed a law change that protects medicinal cannabis patients from automatically losing their licence if they test positive to...

Raising awareness for rare blood cancers

EDGE Community Services in Hoppers Crossing on Friday, March 28 will be hosting the World’s Greatest Shave to raise money and awareness for blood...

No changes planned for Vineyard Road

The state government has no plans to implement changes to Vineyard Road in Diggers Rest. Former Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik wrote to Roads and Roads...

Trees to shade schools

Greater Western Water (GWW) is inviting schools across its service region to participate in this year’s Trees for Schools program. The program...

Sod turned at new Cobblebank school

A secondary school will be built in Cobblebank in an effort to meet increasing enrolment demand from the growing community. Deputy Premier and Education Minister...

Refuge a ‘safe space’

A purpose-built family-violence refuge has opened in Melbourne's western fringe with the aim of provide a safe space for women and children experiencing family...

Cash flows for Melton line

The electrification of the Melton rail line is a step closer after the federal government announced $325 million to upgrade the line. Prime Minister Anthony...

Grants to help community thrive

Greater Western Water (GWW) is encouraging community groups across Melton and Moorabool to apply for a grant or sponsorship through its Thriving Communities program. Applications...

Invest in our roads: Council

At the last federal election in 2022, Melton council urged the Labor and Liberal parties to invest in key roads in the municipality, such...

TAFE award for Jennifer

Federation TAFE’s outstanding achievers were celebrated at the 2025 Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence with 42 award winners announced at a gala event in...

House fire in Melton

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to a house fire in Lagarna Drive, Melton on Tuesday. Several calls were received about the first at 1am,...

New school a milestone for Thornhill Park

A sod-turning ceremony for a new Catholic educational facility being built in Thornhill Park has marked an exciting milestone for the wider community. The...

Leakes Road needs action now

A protest was held at Rockbank on Tuesday February 25, 2025 in an attempt to lobby government for traffic lights on Leakes Road. The protest...

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No changes planned for Vineyard Road

The state government has no plans to implement changes to Vineyard Road in Diggers Rest. Former Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik wrote to Roads and Roads...