Mount Cottrell family’s plea to slow down as stock crosses
For more than a century, the Morton family have moved beef cattle along a dusty, dirt road in Mount Cottrell that they now have...
Outlook Ride residents furious over land rezoning
Kurunjang residents have slammed Melton council’s decision to seek approval to rezone land for a 75-lot housing development in Outlook Ride.
There is only one...
Melton council to chase Ravenhall prison jobs
Melton council will push for local residents to be employed during the construction and operation of a new corrections centre at Ravenhall.
Last Tuesday, councillors...
CFA fired up for open days across the region
Firefighters will be in action during CFA open days this weekend.
The Caroline Springs brigade will hold a free awareness session at Bunnings Caroline Springs...
Masons Lane Reserve, Maddingley Park get funds boost
Upgrades to Masons Lane Reserve will be expanded thanks to an extra $100,000 from the state government. A new fitness circuit will also be...
Melton West: Passenger dies in Western Freeway crash
One person has died and four have been injured in a two-car crash on the Western Freeway in Melton West.
A Victoria Police spokeswoman said...
We’re not moving, say upper house’s Finn, Elsbury
Western Metropolitan Liberal MPs Bernie Finn and Andrew Elsbury have ruled out contesting the newly formed seat of Sunbury at next year’s state election.
Speaking...
Elders reach out to Maoris, Islanders across west
Maori elders from across the western suburbs will walk the streets in a bid to help young people at risk.
The group, known as the...
Melton mayor: Bob Turner a beacon for battlers
Youth issues, advocating for elderly residents and being a voice for people in need are among the main priorities for Melton’s 94th mayor, Bob...
Moorabool mayor: Paul Tatchell takes holisitic path
New mayor Paul Tatchell says he will focus on grassroots issues after being elected to Moorabool’s top job for the first time.
Cr Tatchell received...
Cash to add glee, attendance to Moorabool festivals
Organisers of major local events believe extra funding from Moorabool council will allow them to step up their marketing efforts and boost crowd numbers.
The...
Melton council demands more cash for aged care
Melton council has called on state and federal governments to increase investment in aged care after Western Health’s decision to close Reg Geary House...
Melton’s Layla is ready to make capital saves
Melton’s Layla Lopez is thrilled about being chosen to represent Victoria in the under-12 division of next year’s national futsal championships in Canberra.
Layla, 10,...
Sunbury vote spawns uncertainty about shire’s future
The Sunbury poll result has evoked mixed reactions, with some voters saying they didn’t really understand what they were voting on and most...
Thanks for your helping hand to help others
Diggers Rest’s senior and junior football clubs were among 20 community groups to receive grants from Sunbury’s Helping Hand.
More than $55,000 was awarded to...
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A community stitched together
A unique quilt designed by partners of veterans of the Vietnam War is now on display at the Melton Library.
The Melton Love, Peace...
