From the archives

30 years

30 years ago

July 21, 1993

The Bacchus Marsh Neighbourhood House Program – in limbo since October last year – will not be refunded, according to the Department of Health and Community Services.

25 years ago

July 22, 1998

Melton council will push for a new rail station to serve the rapidly-expanding residential subdivisions in the Caroline Springs area.

20 years ago

July 22, 2003

The impact of the drought continues to be felt across the region, with Western Water confirming it will impose stage three water restrictions on Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Rockbank, Toolern Vale and Long Forest from Midnight this Friday.

15 years ago

July 15, 2008

Melton is in need of more real estate agents as the property market continues to grow, local experts say.