Bush kinder grants open
The state government is giving more children the chance to learn through play at the beach, in the park or in local bushland, with...
De Rozario, Hall named Paralympic flagbearers
Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and swimmer Brenden Hall will be Australia's flagbearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympic Games.
The duo were...
‘Phone down, look up’ the message for pedestrians
New data shows thousands of train passengers are put at risk every year due to close calls with pedestrians at level crossings.
The state government...
Committee makes recommendations to change electoral process
A report to Victorian Parliament has made a series of recommendations after an inquiry into the 2022 state election.
The Victorian Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee...
Tower bacteria testing linked to Legionnaires’ outbreak
Scientific testing has confirmed the suspected source of a deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak, as the case count surpasses 100.
Victorian authorities on Friday said genomic...
Police urge calm amid shootings
After two shootings in as many days, Melbourne’s north-west police are out to alleviate concern.
Late on Friday, August 2, police were alerted to a...
Petition slows to a halt
Moorabool council has rejected a petition calling for the speed limit on Ballan-Egerton Road to be reduced.
The petition, which received 14 signatures, requested...
300 for McGuane
Keilor coach Mick McGuane is set to bring up his 300th game as senior coach in the Essendon District Football League, becoming the first...
Community Calendar
Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden
This month’s meeting on 14 August will feature guest speaker Bec Light from BeeResponsible. The topic is Honey Bees...
Recycling to raise funds
The Melton State Emergency Service (SES) unit is raising money to replace its general rescue vehicle with the help of local recyclers.
A new...
Grant to help young leaders
Caroline Springs' Rotary club is among the community organisations and charities across Melbourne's north-west to share in $90,000 from the Tobin Brothers.
The Rotary club...
Melton rolls up its sleeve for blood donation
Residents of Melton have been rolling up their sleeves to provide life-saving support this week.
On Monday August 5, a pop up blood donor centre...
Red Cross Ballan to celebrate major milestone
While the trenches of France and Belgium are now nothing but scars on the land, the Ballan Red Cross is still going strong following...
Ambulance response times increase
Response times to urgent medical emergencies have slowed in Melton and Moorabool.
According to new data from Ambulance Victoria, ambulances in the two municipalities are...
True crime through a detective’s eyes
True crime enthusiasts in the west are in for a treat.
At 6.30pm on Friday August 16, former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina will host a...
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Extra trams for tennis
Tennis fans heading to Melbourne Park for the upcoming Australian Open will have the journey made easier thanks to free travel and extra public...
