IN FOCUS: Taste of Thailand in Melton
Thai cuisine has long been one of the most popular in the Australian foodie scene and now Pooki Porntalak and her sister Poppy are bringing their home-style cooking with authentic flavours to Melton. Pooki opened her takeaway cafe a short time ago and she’s loving seeing her customers enjoy food she grew up with.
In Focus: Melton’s top-shelf HQ for top tints
Daniel Stewart set up his own window tinting business nearly three years ago – and now he’s on track to being the most recommended independent tinter around. Before founding Melton Car Tint, he operated for 12 years under the Tint-A-Car banner, so he has a bunch of experience in the field.
IN FOCUS: Take care of your kidneys
The incidence of renal related disease in Australia is at an all-time high and fast becoming a public health issue of epidemic proportions.
Trainer reaches new heights
Five months of a strict health regime and eight weeks of learning to walk in heels has led Robin Kuipers to fulfil a life-long...
Mystery drives brigade fundraiser
There will be an element of mystery behind the Diggers Rest Fire Brigade’s upcoming fundraiser.
Ticket sales have started for the brigade’s inaugural Great Ball...
Teed up to stop bullying
Troy “Tee Mac” prides himself on being an unconventional motivational speaker.
The heavily tattooed former gang member turned musician is on a mission to help...
Sprinting into history
The Myrniong Historic Car Sprint is racing toward its 16th year.
Featuring vintage and historic racing cars dating back to the early 20th century, the...
Ballan totally mad for autumn
Ballan was nearly cleaned out of Mad Hatter tea party costumes and accessories in the lead-up to the town’s autumn festivities.
The annual Ballan Autumn...
Communities rally behind children of killed Diggers Rest woman
The Sunbury and Diggers Rest communities have thrown their support behind fundraisers for the children of a Diggers Rest woman who was killed earlier...
Police nab speedy drivers
Speedsters and drivers who flouted the road rules copped the most fines on Melton and Moorabool roads during a statewide blitz.
Police conducted Operation Arid...
Solid drop in crime stats
Police operations targeting offenders after dark are showing results as Melton’s crime rates continue to fall.
Data released by the Crime Statistics Agency last Thursday...
Pressure ramps up for safety upgrades at Vineyard Road
Pressure for VicRoads to improve safety along a stretch of Vineyard Road is being ramped up.
Campaigns for changes to the arterial road by Diggers...
Leverage for beverages
Young entrepreneurs at Lakeview Senior College are getting a sip of what it’s like to run a small business.
Year 11 and 12 students started...
New schools for outer suburbs
The state government has purchased three sites to make way for a secondary and two primary schools in Melton.
A package was announced last week...
MY MOORABOOL: Matthew Grindrod
What is your connection to Moorabool?
We moved from Melbourne to Ballan after a visit to the Ballan Farmers Market one weekend. Ballan was buzzing...