New vision for Sunbury artist
Sunbury artist Michael Howes is unveiling his latest exhibition in the Macedon Ranges.
His exhibition, ‘Another Vision’, showcases his journey from a young love...
Star expands with acquisition of iconic Lanyon newspapers
SA Today has continued its growth across regional Australia with the acquisition of five historic mastheads from the Lanyon family Mildura, marking a significant...
Council feels dumped upon
Moorabool mayor Paul Tatchell has slammed a decision that the council must follow an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) clean-up order – estimated to cost...
After hours access to school ovals
Locals will be able to access the open spaces at Melton schools after hours as part of a pilot scheme launched by the state...
Banding together for safer roads
Thousands of footballers and netballers from grassroots to AFL level will don blue armbands this week to show their commitment to road safety and...
Study reveals fewer young people vaping
A study has found that the rate of vaping among 14–17-year-olds started to drop late last year following a rise in popularity.
The Generation Vape...
A-League card betting fraud alleged to net players $18k
Two soccer players have faced court accused of winning more than $18,000 in corrupt bets involving yellow cards.
Former A-League player Riku Danzaki, 25, of...
Calling for better communities
A research and advocacy project is calling for a ‘people-first’ approach to community development in Australia and is currently investigating how connected or disconnected...
Bird walkers brave the elements
On Saturday July 19, Eynesbury Environment Group once again invited the community to join us for a guided bird walk along Toolern Creek.
Despite...
Occupant burnt in house fire
Two people were transported to hospital, one with burns, after a serious house fire in Melton West this afternoon.
Firefighters arrived at Argyle Circuit...
Bacchus development rejected
The plan for a 15-dwelling development on Main Street in Bacchus Marsh was knocked back by Moorabool council, with the proposal receiving 10 community...
Transit policing blitz
Victoria Police conducted a transit operation between Melton and Bacchus Marsh railway stations last week, aiming to deter crime and boost safety.
About 50 police...
Moorabool VCAT bid dumped
Moorabool council's bid to avoid paying an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) clean-up order for illegally stored truckloads of hazardous industrial waste in Merrimu was...
New school names unveiled
The names of two new Melton schools have been unveiled, with both schools set to open for term one next year.
Announced by Melton MP...
Major hospital works begin
The first sod of the Melton Hospital was turned this week, with major construction now underway on the long-awaited project.
The new $900 million hospital...
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West’s invasive weed war
PRECEDE: serrated tussock is a drought-tolerant weed of national significance, and as reported by Star Weekly, the Victorian drought is exacerbating the issue of...
