Community Calendar
Bacchus Marsh Flower & Garden Show
Entries will soon open for the annual show at the Town Hall. Flower and Produce, Cake Decorating & Photo...
Melton family raise money for life-changing van
A Melton family is seeking the help of the community to raise $70,000 to buy a wheelchair accessible van for their son.
Jackson Brown is...
Bollywood comes to Deanside
It’s not every day that a Bollywood superstar pays a surprise visit to Melton, but that’s exactly what happened last week, as Rani Mukerji...
State consults on restricting NDAs for workplace sexual harassment cases
The state government will begin consultation on laws to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment cases.
The consultation process will...
Vocational education a ‘game-changer’
National Skills Week, from August 19-25, will encourage all Australians to discover how Vocational Education and Training (VET) can be the ultimate game-changer in...
Digital licences a success
More than one million Victorians have activated a digital drivers licence on their smartphone since they were launched in May.
Digital drivers licences are convenient...
Something for everyone at ALWAYS LIVE
ALWAYS LIVE is back for 2024, with hundreds of artists set to pack out live music venues and bring thousands of visitors to Victoria...
Grants to help celebrate diversity and pride
The state government is supporting event organisers to host a range of inclusive events celebrating Victoria’s diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse,...
Rental taskforce cracking down on sub-par properties
The state government’s renting taskforce team is now attending rental inspections across Victoria to check that rental properties meet the mandatory minimum standards.
Letting a...
Health Star Rating on food packaging could be mandatory
Food regulators will make Health Star Ratings compulsory if the industry fails to reach 70 per cent voluntary uptake by November 2025.
The move has...
Boost for maths learning
Support for more teachers to become mathematics specialists is on the way, ensuring Victorian primary school students get the best maths education
Education Minister...
All invited to VU open days
Victoria University (VU) is welcoming prospective students, friends and family to three open days in 2024.
VU is expanding its open day events to include...
State announces injured worker upskilling program
The state government announced that it will investigate rolling out a statewide program aimed at helping injured workers to re-skill as Vocational Education Trainers.
Education...
Don’t bin it, recycle it
The launch of a coffee cup recycling program in Melton means caffeinated residents can stop more than 50,000 paper cups going to landfill.
The...
Primary school warms up for bushfire season
Toolern Vale and District Primary School is ready to take on the upcoming bushfire season.
The school has received $23,5000 from the state government as...
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Lessons teach water safety
Kids are making a splash at Melton Waves as local families make the most of a state government program providing affordable swimming lessons.
As part...
