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Liberal leader defamed expelled MP, to pay $300k

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has lost his legal battle against expelled Liberal MP Moira Deeming, with a judge ruling he did defame her. Justice...

Teen stabbed in Darley

Police are investigating the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Darley. Officers have been told the boy was dropped off in Riverbend Drive on Monday,...

Local start up wins big

Human fingerprints are unique, and biometric identification is one of the most widely used types. But what if the same concept was applied to...

Study into concussion impact on women in sport

The state government is partnering with the AFL to deliver a first of its kind Australian study examining the impacts of concussion experienced by...

Sparkies deliver sack full of safety tips this Christmas

Peak industry body Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has delivered a sack full of safety tips for Aussie homeowners to refer to when purchasing and...

Copper wires stolen at Bacchus Marsh

Power remains off at the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Reserve after thieves attempted to steal copper wires from the site. There have been at least...

Infrastructure grants awarded

Melton and Moorabool are set to receive grants from the federal government's Thriving Suburbs program to help fund community infrastructure projects. Cobblebank Community Services Hub...

Husband found guilty of estranged wife’s 2007 murder

A man accused of shooting his estranged wife dead amid a bitter court battle has been found guilty of her murder more than 17...

Woman drowns in Lerderderg Gorge

A woman drowned at Lerderderg Gorge on Friday, December 6. Bacchus Marsh SES was called to the Lerderderg Gorge MacKenzies Flat picnic area after a...

Where 960 kinders, schools must be built, and built big

Building larger schools could save taxpayers up to $1.5 billion as Victoria is projected to need almost 1000 new kindergartens and government schools in...

Melton Homemaker celebrates opening

The new Melton Homemaker Centre officially opened on Saturday, December 7 with a ribbon cutting and family fun day. Located on the Melton Highway, at...

Small Lot Housing Code updated

Homes can now be built in smaller parcels of land in growth areas in Melbourne and regional cities, including Melton, after Minister for Planning...

Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve up for award

The redevelopment of the Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve was announced as a finalist for AFL Vic Best Community Football Facilities Project Award. The award recognise...

Crank up the carols

Celebrate the magic of Christmas in your best festive attire when Lifestyle Woodlea at Aintree hosts Carols on the Green on Thursday 12 December. Carols...

Man faces multiple charges in Melbourne’s west

Moorabool detectives have charged a man following an aggravated burglary in Wallace and a pursuit across Melton on Tuesday, December 3. The man allegedly broke...

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Christmas books kids will love

Children love festive story books and books make great stocking fillers. Here are six festive books for children recommended by librarians. Pig the elf...