Convoy bashed it out for the kids
You would think a seemingly endless convoy emerging from the desert haze was a scene straight out of Mad Max.
But instead of raising...
Raising funds for a special cause
As the Daniher Drive came to Darley on Thursday there was a mix of emotions.
There was a lot of excitement as the drive, which...
Voices raised in hope
A recent film by Melton-based organisation, African Youth Initiative (AYI), is “more than a documentary – it’s a movement”.
Reclaim Voices premiered on August 24...
Survivor runs F.A.S.T
Some would say an ultra marathon is the ultimate test of endurance.
But Bob Carey-Grieve, who did the Ultra Perth in June, has endured a...
Advice from a survivor
After a courageous battle, west mum Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year.
She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while...
Lost items ‘irreplaceable’
A break-in at Paula Chavez’s Weir Views home earlier this month has impacted her business and left her without precious items gifted to her...
Take me to fungi town
As the Blackwood Woodchop and Easter Carnival looms closer, one local artist is making sure the forest-town’s fabulous fungi are celebrated.
Kathy Holowko is an...
Lalor goes number one
Sam Lalor is the toast of Bacchus Marsh after being taken at pick one in the AFL draft on Wednesday night.
The 18-year-old was widely...
Marking 40 years on air
After 40 years of working in community radio, Melton Community Radio DJ Duane Zigliotto is more passionate than ever.
Mr Zigliotto, who started as a...
Help shape the Council Plan and Budget
Melton council's 2025-26 council plan and budget planning is now underway.
With that, Melton residents, community groups, sports clubs, or organisations with an initiative or...
Mum urges parents to spot drowning signs
A mum whose toddler almost drowned last summer is urging parents to learn the signs of drowning and know what to do in an...
Cardiac arrest survival rate in Victoria triples
New research shows Victorians are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest compared to 20 years ago, thanks to increased bystander intervention.
The study, supported...
Community calendar
Bacchus Marsh Senior Citizens
The Bacchus Marsh Senior Citizens recommences its activities this month, starting with the indoor bowls on Sunday, January 19, followed...
Convoy for the kids
This story was originally published in September 24, 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
Life is a...
Breaking the crime chain
This story was originally published in October 22, 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
Once trapped in...
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Calder upgrade guaranteed
A full diamond interchange will be built at Calder Park Drive regardless of which party wins the May 3 federal election.
On Monday, April 21,...
