Mates fight poverty
Two Exford Primary school pupils will spend a night under the stars to raise awareness about the plight of children who live in extreme...
Extra bathrooms tap into value
Second bathrooms could be adding six-figures to the sale prices of some Melton properties, according to new data.
Real Estate Institute of Victoria figures for...
Help at hand for substance addiction
Anyone struggling with alcohol and drug use will be able to get help closer to home thanks to a new free service in Ballan.
The...
Dog dynamo’s TV win
A Kurunjang master dog groomer recently faced a panel of “sharks” and came away best in show.
Melanie Newman impressed investors on the television show...
Shed blokes think big
Bacchus Marsh Men’s Shed is to get new digs aimed at helping more men build friendships, skills and community connections.
The group, based in a...
Ballarat line is leading the way
Train services on the Ballarat line are among the most reliable in the state with performance levels at their highest since April.
Latest V/Line figures...
A quest for stardom
The quest to find Melton’s hottest musicians is on again.
These talented singers and songwriters were among 18 entrants selected to perform at last Saturday’s...
Monster trucks on a roll
There will be monster truck madness in Melton these school holidays.
Buster the rides truck will be visiting Woodgrove Shopping Centre as part of four...
Happy to crow about grow show
Some quirky characters will be popping up around Bacchus March in coming weeks in the lead up to the town’s flower and garden show.
Scarecrows...
First step for tradies in waiting
A jobs initiative in Melton South aims to give budding tradies and apprentices some guidance into training courses.
The Exchange, a program run by the...
Bus service revamp lifts train links
Caroline Springs public transport passengers now have extra bus services to use.
Upgraded bus services will link the town centre with Albion and Sunshine stations...
Shine a light on a cure
Ayhan’s mother calls him her “little star” and he’s getting ready to Light the Night in Melton for people with blood cancer.
The Brookfield five-year-old...
My Diggers Rest: Bob Rau
What is your connection to Diggers Rest?
My wife and I previously lived in Westmeadows and we looked all around for somewhere to move to....
Tucker time at botanic gardens
Bush tucker is on the menu at an upcoming workshop in Brookfield.
Friends of Melton Botanic Gardens invites all the community to a presentation from...
Honouring their memory in Melton
A new World War I memorial in Melton pays tribute to the soldiers and medical staff who served in the great war.
The memorial, outside...
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Boundary Road improved
Resealing and shoulder works on a dangerous section of Boundary Road are now complete, with further upgrades ahead pending approval of Melton council's draft...
