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...
Unruly patrons face lengthy ban in Moorabool
Patrons involved in violent or antisocial behaviour could be banned from Moorabool pubs and clubs for up to two years.
The tougher penalties are part...
Melton South nursing home closure leaves 30 looking for bed
Joe Coyne isn’t sure where his 86-year-old wife Norma, who has severe dementia, will live next year.
Mrs Coyne is one of 30 residents of...
Lions share in bounty at Melton Botanic Garden
Melton Lions Club member Peter Dennis (pictured) is looking forward to getting his hands dirty in an indigenous garden thanks to funding from Western...
Fireys get down to work across Moorabool
Six seasonal firefighters have joined park rangers in Moorabool to carry out fire-protection work and respond to bushfires throughout the summer.
Department of Environment and...
Specialists help remove barriers to learning in Moorabool
Moorabool pupils will soon have extra support for family issues affecting their schoolwork and social development.
Darley Primary School principal Simon Cornock said the state...
No decline in Melton, Moorabool fatalities despite statewide trend
A decline in road fatalities statewide has not translated to better figures in Melton and Moorabool.
Figures released by the Transport Accident Commission last week...
Democracy on the march across Moorabool
Residents believe plans to hold council meetings in towns such as Elaine, Bungaree, Dunnstown and Blackwood will strengthen community involvement and lead to a...
Melton: Man attacked from behind with wooden stake
A man has suffered serious head injuries and lost a tooth after he was hit with a large wooden stake in Melton.
Police say the...
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Glass half full budget: business
The federal budget has received qualified support from the Victorian business community.
Responding to the 2024-25 budget handed down by federal treasurer Jim Chalmers...
