‘Much needed respite’ for families of patients
Patients and their families at Sunshine Hospital now have a safe haven to go to when the ward gets too unsettling or confronting.
On Wednesday,...
Melton student crowned Youth Champion of the West
The future of Melton is in good hands with young leaders like Jonah Hermance.
A year 11 student at St Francis Catholic College, Jonah...
More blood donors demanded
Victorians are again being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to save a life this spring – as ongoing high demand...
AFL records membership record
The AFL has announced an all-time club membership record of 1,319,687 for the 2024 season.
The number surpasses the previous record of 1,264,952 set last...
Incontinence costs soar: report
Incontinence costs Australia more than $100 billion per year according to a new report conducted by Deloitte Access Economics.
The report, commissioned by the Continence...
Melbourne to host environment conference
Melbourne has been selected to host the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference (WSBE) in 2026.
The conference series is renowned for addressing key issues...
Stand for local election
Local government election nominations are open until Tuesday September 17.
Candidates looking to make a difference in their community encouraged to apply.
Postal ballots will...
Dupe your house with Vinnies Victoria
Vinnies shops (Vinnies), a much-loved charity retail network with over 110 shops across Victoria including in Melton, is encouraging consumers to get behind a...
RACV reveals top ten household issues requiring tradesperson callouts
RACV have revealed the top ten most common home issues requiring call outs for tradespeople, with blocked pipes and toilets topping the list.
RACV...
Pill testing to begin this summer
The state government this week introduced a Bill into Parliament to ensure pill testing – also known as drug checking – can begin this...
Young people called to use their voices
Young people in Melton and Moorabool can have their say on important issues by joining next year’s YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament.
Applications for the 2025...
Stay on track with train update texts
Metro Trains has launched a new SMS service to notify the public of upcoming works in a more efficient manner.
Locals can opt in by...
Community Calendar
Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church
The group would love to invite the local community to its Blind Auction Night at 31-35 Holts Lane in Darley on...
AFL honour for volunteer
Sometimes, it is the goals kicked off the field that define the success of a local sports club.
Volunteers like Kellee Frazer, from Gordon...
Pie oh my! Melton bakery claims top gong
It’s official – Melton is home to the best meat pie in the country.
Buddy’s Bakery was awarded Best Plain Meat Pie in the...
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New chair’s infrastructure push
Securing infrastructure funding for the western suburbs is the main election year priority for the new chair of LeadWest.
Melton councillor Phillip Zada has taken...
