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Major hospital works begin

The first sod of the Melton Hospital was turned this week, with major construction now underway on the long-awaited project. The new $900 million hospital...

Consultation concerns

Community stakeholders of the proposed Western Renewables Link (WRL) say they are "disappointed" with the project’s consultation and feel overwhelmed with reviewing its recently...

Unregistered company raided

The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) has executed search warrants at three sites linked to unregistered building company Homespace Builds Pty Ltd. BPC investigators,...

3D-printed housing on display in Wyndham

A meeting that may influence the future of housing construction in Victoria recently took place in Wyndham. Housing minister Harriet Shing and Werribee MP...

Vaccination service cut

A prominent St Albans vaccination service offering free walk-in jabs for children is set to close due to funding cuts, after the state government...

New Truganina school named

The name of a new primary school in Truganina has been revealed, as the school prepares to open its doors to students early next...

3D-printed housing on display

A meeting that may influence the future of housing construction in Victoria recently took place in the west. Housing minister Harriet Shing and Werribee...

Brian Dixon honoured with state funeral

A state funeral will be held for long-time state politician Brian Dixon at 10.30am on Friday, July 25 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne. Mr...

Rugby fans get extra trains for Lions match

Rugby fans attending the British and Irish Lions first game in Melbourne for their 2025 tour, will have extra V-Line services to help them...

Cigarettes continue to pose major fire risk

Victoria’s fire services are issuing a strong warning about the serious risks of smoking indoors, as it remains the leading cause of fatal house...

Community Calendar

Melton South Community Centre Melton South Community Centre’s term 3 program is available now and enrolments are open. View the program on the organisation’s...

Nine arrested, two teens charged over car theft

Police arrested nine people and charged two teens in Wyndham Vale on July 17, following an alleged aggravated burglary in Aintree. It is believed the...

Fatal crash in Lal Lal

A male driver died in a fatal car crash in Lal Lal this morning. Victoria Police understand a car crashed into a tree on Yendon-Lal...

Sharing a sense of local place

An exhibition in Bacchus Marsh of poetry by Moorabool poet, artist, and storyteller Barry James Gilson is sharing local stories, education, and a sense...

Vineyard safety bid continues

Diggers Rest residents are again calling for safety upgrades to Vineyard Road and claim the location of an early learning centre adjacent to the...

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Morris cycling for success

This month’s Don Deeble nominee Nicola Morris decided when Covid hit that she would like to participate in triathlons. Not having any real experience on...