Police to step up arsonist watch in outer-west
The outer-west has been identified as a high-risk region ahead of the fire season.
Launching Operation Firesetter in Melton last Tuesday, Acting Assistant Police Commissioner...
Funds gap leaves Melton, Moorabool schools in limbo
Extra money set aside for 27 schools in Melton and Moorabool has not arrived in time for principals to plan next year’s budgets, even...
Roads funds boost for Melton, Moorabool ‘if ALP wins’
Melton and Moorabool will share in more than $2 billion in roads funding over eight years if the Labor Party wins next year’s state...
Bacchus Marsh fisherman rescued from bay at Sandringham
A fisherman has been rescued from a sinking boat after he sent out a mayday call from the bay off Sandringham.
After receiving a mayday...
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...
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May 16, 1984
Four nominations were lodged last week for pre-selection as the ALP candidate for the new Legislative Assembly seat of Derrimut.
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