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A crust above

Pepper, salt and gravy and a special 30-year-old family recipe have helped a long-standing Melton bakery take out the award for the best Shepherd’s...

Appeal for information following Brookfield ramming

Police are appealing for information after a car rammed a property in Brookfield on Thursday, September 15. It is understood a vehicle, believed to...

Walking the walk for mental health

Melton and Moorabool residents are encouraged to take to the pavement next month as part of the One Foot Forward challenge. The Black Dog Institute...

Extended support for tutors

The state government has allocated an extra $258.4 million to extend the Tutor Learning Initiative into 2023, which will allow Victorian schools to retain...

It’s a dog’s life for award-winning kelpies

Myrniong resident Dane Simmonds is so proud of the hard work his kelpies do on his Parwan property that he entered them into a...

Council nurse advocacy continues

Melton council is continuing to advocate for the state government to address a shortage of maternal and child health (MCH) nurses, which has forced...

Call for foster carers

Anglicare Victoria is encouraging people to 'play a part' this Foster Care Week, running September 11 to 17. The organisation, which is the state's...

King Charles III proclaimed

Victorian Governor Linda Dessau AC has proclaimed His Majesty King Charles III as the new Sovereign of Australia at a ceremony at Government House....

Celebrating This Girl Can Week

VicHealth's This Girl Can Week, running September 12 to 18, is all about getting women across Victoria, including those in Melton and Moorabool, into...

Victorian parliament adjourned

Victorian Parliament will adjourn for one week as a mark of respect, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In a statement, the government...

Harnessing growth

Victorian Racing Minister Anthony Carbines visited Melton's Tabcorp Park last Thursday, as the state government announced a $1.42 million funding boost for the industry...

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...

From the archives

30 years ago September 16, 1992 Parents and the Liberal Party believe the Rockbank Primary School is dangerous because it is situated on a major highway....

New campus takes shape

Melton Christian College's new campus is taking shape, with construction under way on the gymnasium and administration buildings. Melton MP Steve McGhie met with newly...

Tech businesses to benefit from new government marketplace

Tech procurement will be streamlined by the state government in an effort to assist small to medium sized businesses and organisations in Melton and...

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Social group for seniors

A new group for Melton's senior residents is hoping to spread the message that "life is better together". Life Activities Club Victoria launched an over-50s...