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Come and try softball

Ever wanted to play softball? The Red Sox Fastpitch softball team, which plays in Werribee, is hoping to increase participation in the Melton region and...

Transport action canvassed

Several Melton road and transport promises have been made in the lead up to the federal election but much of the council’s ’Let’s Get...

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 do one of the toughest jobs, investigating...

Labor boost for Hindu community

A Federal Government election promise to fund a new community and education centre at Sri Durga Temple has been described as a significant show...

Boost for Bacchus Marsh

The liberals have pulled out all the stops ahead of the election listening to the Moorabool council’s advocacy requests. An elected Liberal government will...

Melton Neighbourhood Policing Forum

Melton Police is calling on all residents, community members, and local stakeholders to attend the upcoming Neighbourhood Policing Forum (NPF) being held next month. The...

Volunteers needed for Good Friday Appeal

The Ballan Fire Brigade is calling on the community to lend a helping hand in collecting donations for the Good Friday Appeal. The local brigade...

Update on Melton rail bridges

Piling is underway for the foundation of two rail bridges to separate trains and vehicles at the Melton level crossings. The rail line at Coburns...

‘Justice has been done’: Dad

Phillip Crossthwaite was the one to discover his daughter's lifeless body after she had been shot dead in her own home. Close to two decades...

Hopkins road bridge on track

Piling and concreting works for the new Hopkins Road bridge in Truganina are progressing two years ahead of schedule, marking a milestone in the...

Man jailed for 26 years for murdering estranged wife

A man who murdered his estranged wife amid a bitter legal dispute has been jailed for at least two decades. Emil "Bill" Petrov, 61, looked...

Make April a lifesaving month

With over a third of Aussies (38 per cent) planning to travel during April, Lifeblood is warning blood supplies could be significantly impacted unless...

Bridge foundation laid

Diggers Rest is one step closer to being level crossing-free, with piling works on a new road bridge now complete. The foundations have been laid...

Budget funding for Sri Durga Temple

A brand new community and education centre could be built at the Sri Durga Temple in Rockbank if the federal government is elected. Hawke MP...

Zoo mourns death of lion cub

The African Lion cub recently born at Werribee Open Range Zoo (WROZ) has died from kidney issues after its mother unexpectedly stopped producing maternal...

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Community Calendar

Djerriwarrh Neighbourhood House Enrolments are open for Term 3 at Djerriwarrh. Get in early and book your spot in one of its exciting new or...