New funding for healthy and happy pets
More funding will be available for not-for-profit organisations and local councils, like Melton and Moorabool, to desex thousands of dogs and cats in order...
Community calendar
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State government to boost mental health support in schools
The state government will boost mental health services in Victorian schools, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, as they begin to respond to...
New stats highlight low booster shot uptake
Federal government figures have revealed Brimbank is one of the local government areas with the lowest uptake of booster shots in the state.
The figures...
Victoria Police launch new community focused initiative
Victoria Police will be launching a new initiative across the state, focusing on issues that matter the most in local communities.
With Victoria seemingly over...
Job seekers fill hospitality shortages
Job seekers, including those living in Wyndham, are being trained and recruited to fill the gaps for hospitality businesses facing staff shortages.
The state government...
State government urges drivers not to be complacent
The state government has released a new campaign urging motorists across the state, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to avoid complacency.
This campaign is...
Through the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
April 1, 1992
Residents of the Kirkton Park estate are the people Melton forgot.
25...
Skin cancer warning for tradies
Tradies in Wyndham aren’t doing enough to protect themselves from exposure to damaging sun rays, new data reveals.
Of the tradies surveyed, 24 per cent...
Funding boost for Melton school and scouts
Local students and scouts in the Melton area will benefit from a funding boost from AVID Property Group.
Deanside Primary School and the Caroline...
CFA warns against dangers of private fires
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has warned Victorians to be vigilant about containing private fires.
A statement from Victoria CFA on Wednesday March 30...
Moorabool musicians among the vines
Myrniong will play host to an exciting local live music showcase on Sunday April 10.
Vibes in the Vines will take place at ...
Mental health care a priority in budget
The federal government will provide an additional $2.3 billion over four years to improve mental health.
The funding was announced on Tuesday, March 29...
Hospital, freeway top election pledges
The United Australia Party (UAP) has pledged to guarantee the proposed Melton Hospital will be funded and built if the party wins the federal...
Free hearing checks in Melton
Residents in Melton East will be able to get their hearing checked for free in a vintage caravan turned mobile clinic.
Bloom Hearing provides...
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A community stitched together
A unique quilt designed by partners of veterans of the Vietnam War is now on display at the Melton Library.
The Melton Love, Peace...
