News
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Deeming v Pesutto: court day arrives for at-war Libs
Expelled Victorian Liberal MP and former Melton Councillor Moira Deeming’s defamation action against Opposition Leader John Pesutto will hit court but both are set to…
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School starts on a high
It’s been an exciting start to the new school year for students living in Melton. Three new schools opened their doors for the start of…
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Maintenance works to begin on Western Freeway bridges
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) will begin major proactive maintenance works on Pyrites Creek Bridges at Anthony’s Cutting on the Western Freeway on…
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Family’s loss ‘immeasurable’
An unlicensed driver has been jailed for nine years for killing a much-loved father and well-known Punjabi singer while high on drugs. Corey Comport, 25,…
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Victoria to lead in economic growth
Victoria will lead all states in economic growth over the next five years, according to forecasts in the Deloitte Access Economics’ Business Outlook report released…
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Half of workers in insecure jobs forced to work due to lack of paid leave
Over 50 per cent of workers in insecure jobs – including fixed-term and independent contractors, casuals, and gig platform workers – reported to have continued…
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Grassroots support for youth
LGBTIQA+ youth in Melbourne’s western suburbs will soon have access to a new Queer Psychosocial Outreach Program (QPOP). Youth Projects received a $239,968 grant from…
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New artwork unveiled on CS Gallery windows
The latest artwork to be displayed on the windows of Caroline Springs Gallery has been unveiled. The new season’s artwork on display at the gallery…
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Hope to address youth homelessness ‘crisis’
Young people are the hidden story of the housing crisis, according to an annual report from leading Melton youth homelessness service Hope Street. According to…
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Beating the sun
The rhinos at Werribee Open Range Zoo are beating the muggy heat this summer by wallowing in specially created mud baths on the Zoo’s savannah.…
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Have your say on strategy to boost local jobs
Melton residents have a unique opportunity to have their say on a strategic vision to boost local jobs and deliver economic growth that keeps pace…
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Grab a cuppa and connect
A Melton senior’s group is inviting more of the community to come and connect with new and old friends while enjoying weekly activities. The Combined…
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Stopping the school of lice
It’s back to school time in Melton and Moorabool and unfortunately for many school children (and their parents) it’s also the return of head lice.…
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Bringing the tastes of the streets of Türkiye to Melbourne
The Turkish Pazar Festival will transform the iconic Queen Victoria Market into a traditional Turkish street market over two days on March 2 and 3.…
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They’ll have you dancing in the streets
If you’ve noticed the streets of Ballan grow a little louder in the last 12 months, it may be the handiwork of the Ballan Community…
















