Australians urged to check vaccinations as flu and measles infections soar
Cases of preventable infections, such as influenza and measles have continued to rise – despite vaccination offering an effective was to protect from potentially...
Pregnant drivers lacking knowledge on correct seatbelt use
A study from the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) examining seatbelt use among pregnant drivers in Australia highlights concerns about incorrect positioning and...
Funding for CCTV promised
CCTV cameras will be delivered across the Melton municipality if the Labor Party is to win the federal election.
Labor candidate for the seat of...
Anzac service Moorabool
Bacchus Marsh RSL Sub Branch will commemorate servicemen, women and civilians with an Anzac Day Dawn Service on Friday, April 25.
The Dawn Service and...
Caroline Springs hosts 10th Anzac Day Service
The Caroline Springs RSL Sub-Branch will be holding its Annual Commemoration and Dawn Service on Friday, April 25.
The Dawn Service will begin at 6:00am...
Aggravated burglary charges laid
Melton detectives have charged a man following an alleged aggravated burglary where a man was threatened with a firearm in Hillside last year.
It is...
Man charged after burglaries in Melton and Caroline Springs
Melton detectives have charged a man following a spate of burglaries in Melton and Caroline Springs over the past month.
Detectives will allege commercial premises...
Get online for Moorabool policing forum
An opportunity for police to engage with the community and stakeholders about crime trends, issues, and statistics will be available at the upcoming Moorabool...
National Library calls for election campaign material
The National Library of Australia is asking Australians to donate campaign material from the 2025 federal election.
National Library curator Jennifer Selby said that materials...
Victorians urged to book flu vaccination
Victorians are being reminded to book in their annual flu vaccination ahead of winter peak season, with free flu vaccines now available for children...
Bert’s screen odyssey
Kingsville filmmaker and projectionist Bert Murphy’s career has come full circle, or in keeping with the theme, full reel as Cade Lucas reports.
It...
Keeping the heart healthy
Australia’s national heart health awareness week Heart Week, May 5–11, is a chance for people to consider their heart health and take...
Community Calendar
Melton South Community Centre
Sewing lovers are invited to join Melton South Community Centre’s new Sewing Club, running on Tuesdays. Bring your machine and materials...
80 Years of CFA’s Fleet
The early days of fighting fires with beaters, buckets, and knapsacks are long gone and while slipping a tank onto the back of a...
Infringements sent to 2024 local council election non-voters
Infringement notices will be sent this week to Victorians who either didn’t respond to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC’s) request for an explanation or...