Free kindergarten available for Victorian families
Victorian families, such as those in Hume and Whittlesea, will have access to more free kindergarten education next year thanks to a $131 million...
Through the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
May 13 1992
"Seventeen candidates have nominated for the central riding seat left vacant...
Residents urged to check their chimneys
The Country Fire Authority is calling on residents, including those in Melton and Moorabool, to check and maintain their fireplaces, chimneys, fireboxes and...
Opposition promises dental wait time cuts
The state opposition has announced it will enact a plan to halve the surgery waiting lists in Victoria, amidst increasing waiting times in the...
Managing cats in Victoria
The state government will develop Victoria’s first comprehensive cat management strategy to encourage responsible ownership across the state, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay.
Agriculture...
Suburban newspapers urge newsprint help
A Federal Government $10 million fund for regional newspapers has again “disappointingly” snubbed outer-suburban media publishers, says the head of Star Weekly.
The Public...
Community calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...
UAP critical of government’s Melton hospital plan
The United Australia Party has criticized the government’s plan for the future Melton Hospital, accusing the government of not being able to fund the...
Diggers Rest breast cancer survivor campaigns for network
Breast cancer survivor and Diggers Rest resident Jennifer Dy-Tiapco is proud to be taking part in a campaign to raise money for the Breast...
New art piece coming to Caroline Springs park
The Avenue Park in Caroline Springs will be home to a new public artwork, commissioned by Melton council, for the community to enjoy.
The...
Crime prevention support for Melton youth
Melton youth needing crime prevention support will have help for another year, as the Victorian government has confirmed the council crime prevention program funding...
Dog school kicked out of park after 18 years
A longstanding Melton dog school has been forced to move from their home of eighteen years by the Melton council.
Brigitte Anders has run...
Day of family fun and eco education
Families in Melton and Moorabool are being encouraged to join in a day of learning about how to look after their local environment.
The...
Competition for young artists in Moorabool
Young artists in the Moorabool Shire are being encouraged to enter pieces in the 2022 Youth Art Awards.
Moorabool Shire Council Child Youth &...
Moorabool council spending big in new budget
Residents of the Moorabool Shire will potentially pay a 1.75 per cent rate increase as the council plans to spend $61 million on capital...
Latest
Man charged following collision in Melton West
A 32-year-old man following a collision in Melton West on Sunday.
It is alleged a bus collided with a motorcycle on High Street about 4.15pm.
The...
