News in brief

Motorcyclist death

Police are investigating the death of a motorcyclist in Caroline Springs last Sunday. Investigating police have been told the motorbike struck a tree on Rockbank Middle Road about 10.30am. The rider, a 49-year-old Caroline Springs man, died at the scene. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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Waste changes

Melton Council is introducing a new yearly flat fee of $332 for all households that receive a council waste service as part of its drive to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. The flat fee includes two hard waste collections each year as well as an optional green-lidded wheelie bin which can accept both food and garden waste.

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Access key

People who require detailed predictability to get around will now have more independent access to Melton libraries updated ‘access keys’. The customised, highly detailed written guides include helpful information like the venue’s accessible features, layout, available parking and distances from the car park to the door. Access Keys for Melton Library and Learning Hub and Caroline Springs Library are now available to download via the council’s website.