News
-
Tarneit man fined over Mount Cottrell fire
A Tarneit man has been fined $1186 by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) over an industrial waste fire on a property he owns in…
-
Funding gives kids strong start
More children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds will receive support to access and attend kindergarten across 25 councils including Melton. Children Minister Lizzie…
-
Witness testifies to avoid murder charge
A key witness against a man accused of killing his wife almost 20 years ago admits he has helped himself avoid a murder charge by…
-
Time is right for Abboushi
“It’s about time”. That was the sentiment from some of Melton councillor Steve Abboushi’s colleagues as he was elected mayor on Thursday night. Cr Abboushi…
-
Old fashioned but not obsolete
With the rise of AI threatening to put many employees and their professions out of business, Cade Lucas talks to two tradesmen whose jobs are…
-
My Place: Mary-Anne brings honour to Diggers Rest
Melton Citizen of the Year Mary-Anne Rovers chats with Faith Macale. Tell us more about the work that you do in the community. I approached…
-
Essendon Football Club members calls to halt pokies
Essendon Football Club is being urged to divest from poker machines at its venues in Melton and Essendon. Lobby group, No Pokies at Essendon has…
-
Hospital board applicants encouraged
Victorians are being asked to consider how their leadership, financial skills, local knowledge and lived experience could benefit the state’s hospitals by joining health service…
-
New funding rounds for veterans announced
The state announced two new rounds of funding that will support veterans in Victoria. Announced on Monday, November 18, the Veterans Capital Works 2024–25 grants…
-
Family day fun with foam at the 5K Foam fest
The much-anticipated 5K Foam Fest fun run is back and kicking off on Saturday, November 30, in Myrniong. The 5K Foam Fest is set to…
-
The Salvation Army launches its annual Christmas Appeal
The Salvation Army this week launched its annual Christmas Appeal, aiming to raise $27 million to support the Australian community doing it tough during the…
-
Melton campaigns to end violence against women
Melton council will hold a range of events to help raise awareness and support the campaign for this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender…
-
Angus Sampson heads campaign to reach men at high risk of drowning
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has launched a new national safety campaign designed to reach men and give more Aussies the tools to keep themselves…
-
Connecting Melton and Eynesbury with new bus service
The state government is expanding public transport in Melbourne’s growing west, delivering a new route that connects Eynesbury and Weir Views with Melton Station. Minister…
-
Warnings ahead of a hot dry summer
Ahead of a hot, dry summer, Greater Western Water (GWW) is urging customers in fire prone areas to start preparing now ahead of the bushfire…
Digital Editions
