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Fight of the century 40 years on

As he prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his fight of the century with Barry Michael and help him launch his biography, Lester...

Eynesbury erratic driving witness appeal

A 22-year-old Melton West man was seen allegedly driving and behaving erratically in Eynesbury on Monday, with Victoria Police appealing for witnesses to come...

Call to donate life

A Taylors Hill resident, whose late husband donated his corneas after his death, is urging the community to consider registering as an organ and...

Should you use AI to calculate your tax return?

AI is changing how Australians do their taxes, but experts warn it could backfire if overused. Convenience comes with risk, especially if you’re relying...

Funding announced for childhood cancer research

Two Victorian cancer researchers will share in $2.1 million in funding to develop new treatments for the children’s cancers that are the hardest to...

Giving guidance for grief

Melton Health Hub is launching a supportive grief education group next month, designed to help people understand and navigate grief following the loss of...

Dumped rubbish clean-up call

Illegally dumped rubbish was again the talk of Melton councillors, with the council set to write to the state requesting prioritised clean-up on government-owned...

Council knocks back service station plan

The plan to redevelop a service station in Toolern Vale was knocked back by Melton council, with the application receiving 27 community objections. A...

Airport ready for winter holiday takeoff

School holiday traveller numbers are set to soar, with Melbourne Airport preparing to welcome almost two million passengers across the upcoming two-week break as...

Kitchen-related house fire safety warning

With more than 900 kitchen-related house fires recorded across Victoria in less than 12 months, the state’s fire services are delivering safety warnings during...

My Place

Audiologist Peter Vuong has worked in Melton for the past six years and enjoys working with the local community. Oscar Parry spoke with Peter...

70 abuse charges

Babies less than six months old are among the eight children allegedly sexually abused by an employee at a Point Cook childcare centre who...

’Fantastic’ trail unveil

The fourth section of a proposed 5.4 kilometre walking and cycling path in Moorabool was opened last month. The path now spans from Darley to...

Pleasant day for Probus

A grazing platter and white chocolate liqueur were some of the treats enjoyed by the Bacchus Marsh Ladies Probus Club during a recent winery...

Community Calendar

Women’s Support Group Women’s Support Group Melton is for any women who feel they would like to attend a peer support group which is relaxed,...

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Moorabool vc the EPA

An Environment Protection Authority (EPA) clean-up order issued to Moorabool council, which is estimated to cost council about $500,000, will be heard in the...