Town centre the heart of Woodlea
By Ewen McRae
One of the biggest retail and business centres in the west is set to hit the ground running in March 2021, with...
Train station upgrade inches closer
The upgrade of Melton station is a step closer, with investigation works carried out recently as part of a major update to the station's...
Light at the end of covid tunnel
By Ewen McRae
Melton continues to edge closer to a Covid-normal future, as a number of restrictions eased this week and case numbers continue to...
Family backs ‘worthy cause’
While the pandemic continues, one local family is making sure that other health concerns in the community don't go unrecognised.
The Savage family in Caroline...
Budget investment welcomed
By Ewen McRae
Melton council has welcomed federal government investment in the west, following last week's budget.
While much of the investment in the region is...
JobKeeper cuts hit hard
By Ewen McRae
Workers in hard-hit areas in Melbourne's west stand to miss out on millions of dollars in fortnightly payments with the JobKeeper supplement...
United signings continue
Western United have continued their momentum from a strong debut season, signing three key players ahead of the next campaign.
Experienced defender Andrew Durante headlines...
Fun-filled week for kids
A week of fun-filled activities later this month is sure to bring a smile to the faces of children during an otherwise difficult year.
Melton...
Alfresco dining on the menu
More outdoor dining options are coming for Melton residents, with council ramping up its assistance measures for local restaurants and pubs.
Council this week launched...
Restrictions to slowly ease
Restrictions are set to ease this weekend as case numbers continue to fall locally.
However, Premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday would not confirm exactly which...
Report backs powerline campaign
By Ewen McRae
Moorabool council has published a report that validates the undergrounding of powerlines as part of the proposed Western Victoria Transmission Network Project.
Plans...
Walking for awareness
For people living with epilepsy and their family, experiencing a seizure can be an all too common and scary part of everyday life.
Bacchus Marsh...
Council lodges objection to soil bid
By Ewen McRae
Melton council has formally urged the planning minister to consult the community before making a decision on an application that would help...
Poem reflects on 2020
Joanne Joseph is in year 7 at Bacchus Marsh Grammar, and as part of a recent creative writing assignment, she turned her mind to...
Hot House open
Local entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their business idea to Melton council for the chance to be part of a specialist, fully-funded development program.
Now...
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My Place: Victor Lin
Hillside doctor Victor Lin may come from a scientific and medical background, but the arts and community are equally dear to his heart. He...
