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...
Drop in to Dromkeen
Dromkeen Gallery is providing a range of events this month, offering art and entertainment to Riddells Creek residents and beyond.
The beauty of nature is...
It’s not just animals being abused says RSPCA Victoria
RSPCA Victoria is calling for an end to verbal and physical abuse against its inspectors as they investigate animal cruelty across the state.
In addition...
The key to safety. Is it locked?
Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are reminding the community to lock their homes as many people head away over the Easter and Anzac...
Make April a lifesaving month
With more than a third of Aussies (38 per cent) planning to travel during April, Lifeblood is warning blood supplies could be significantly impacted...
Walk and talk in Footscray Park
Footscray Park is a well known part of the inner-west, though according to Steven Wilson, it’s not well known enough.
“It amazes me how many...