‘Shocking’ rise in thefts from cars in Melton region
Melton police are urging motorists to heed their advice to lock their cars and keep valuables out of sight.
The plea comes in the wake...
Missing cocky has grieving Melton South couple perplexed
A grieving Melton South couple say they feel lost without a beloved family pet – a cockatoo named Percy, who went missing on the...
Derryn Hinch: Journey in search of justice crosses Ballan
Somewhere between Gordon and Ballan, a young mother drove home the reason for the Jail to Justice campaign, says Derryn Hinch.
“I’m trudging along a...
Reckless Altona rider arrested after high speed chase in Melton
Melton highway patrol officers made a daring arrest last week as an Altona motorcyclist clocked almost 200km/h on the Deer Park bypass.
The 37-year-old man...
Moorabool team gets Spartan start to winter
Sixteen Moorabool competitors will welcome in June by testing their limits – battling through seven gruelling kilometres and 15 demanding obstacles as part of...
Bungaree Reserve makes the grade at football championships
The redeveloped Bungaree Recreation Reserve hosted the WorkSafe Country Championships at the weekend, cementing its status as a premier sports ground.
The reserve, which underwent...
Orange salute for Darley’s brave little Savannah
Darley’s Savannah Warwick is like any other five-year-old girl – she likes animals, dolls and cuddles.
Yet the Pentland Primary School pupil is one of...
A grand time for all at Coburn Primary School
Pupils at Coburn Primary School were joined by almost 200 older – and eager – classmates, as their proud grandparents sat in on classes...
Brekkie, coffee, budget talks in Moorabool
Local Government Minister Tim Bull made a timely visit to Moorabool last week, as councillors prepared to release their draft budget tomorrow.
Mr Bull stopped...
Senior residents re-skilling for the road
Just as going to the doctor to get a check-up is important when you get older, senior residents of Melbourne’s west are being encouraged...
Federal budget: Melton mum suffers in battle for sole parents
When Melton mother Kellie McInerney was forced to leave her job four years ago she knew it would be a battle to find secure...
Federal budget: GP fee ‘unfair’ for sick, needy
Melton and Moorabool residents have slammed a $7 “patient contribution” fee for visits to bulk-billing GPs as disgraceful and unfair, saying it targets the...
Give generously to Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal
Victorians are being encouraged to give more generously than ever for this year’s annual Red Shield Appeal.
The nationwide Salvation Army fund-raiser was launched earlier...
Game for fun at Melton Primary School
Hundreds of Melton families enjoyed an evening of fun and face painting at Melton Primary School last Thursday, to support the school’s new KidsMatter...
Melton shop owner says bollards would boost shop safety
A Melton shop owner wants steel barriers installed in front of each car space facing a busy High Street shopping strip after a driver...
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Victim’s daughter gives evidence in murder trial
The daughter of a woman allegedly murdered by an airline pilot while camping has spoken about her mother’s loving relationship of 14 years with...
