News
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Melton champion honoured
Long-time Melton resident Maureen Mohr’s service as a “compassionate and tireless community leader” was honoured through her induction into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women…
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Enhancing firefighter safety
The CFA unveiled five new props for its Victorian training centres at an event in Ballan last week, aiming to enhance the safety of its…
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Road campaign endorsed
Brimbank council has endorsed a council campaign that will call on the state government to improve safety and traffic flow on Taylors Road, which has…
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My Place
Peumila Jalajjage was recently named Mrs Australia Legacy International. The Taylors Hill resident chats to Laura Michell about the paegent and her hopes of making…
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Yarraville to become another brick in The Wall
Prog rock fans and film buffs will unite at Yarraville’s Sun Theatre when a special 70mm release of Pink Floyd: The Wall is shown on…
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Major intersection road closure
Melton residents should prepare for further road closures, with a temporary closure set to be in place as safety and improvement works begin this month.…
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Animal plight under spotlight
A thought-provoking art exhibition in Melton is drawing attention to urbanisation and its effects on animals, aiming to promote empathy for the plight of native…
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Approaching grave topics
Death is an uncomfortable and confronting topic for many, but an upcoming event at the Melton Library is aimed at changing that at a local…
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Jim Stynes award finalists unveiled
The AFL has announced the three finalists for the 2025 Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award. Retiring Greater Western Sydney Giants midfielder Callan Ward, Brisbane Lions…
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Early entries get the jersey
Cyclists who get in early to register for this year’s TAC Great Vic Bike Ride can claim a free high-vis jersey. The popular cycling event…
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Community Calendar
God, movie and chat A free community event, on the second Friday of each month, a film with spiritual themes is screened followed by discussion.…
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Blitz travel disruptions
Commuters should prepare for upcoming travel disruptions, as a 10-day construction blitz will kick off in Melton and Truganina this Friday night. From Friday, September…
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Moorabool artist call
Moorabool council is inviting expressions of interest from artists to create an illuminated artwork around a new pavilion in McLean Reserve in Ballan. The opportunity…
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Multicultural business precinct boost
The state government announced a new program and guide aimed at helping local councils to unlock the potential of multicultural business precincts across Victoria. The…
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New post-acute viral infection research centre to open
Long Covid could provide vital clues to uncover the cause of other life-limiting post-viral infections such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis at a…
















