Support quality local journalism

Make a contribution
MELTON | MOORABOOL
Home News Page 553

News

Lockdown for charity

It has taken Brandon Richards five years to grow and maintain his dreadlocks but he’s about to lose them all for charity at the...

Taking it all in her stride

Ariela might find running and sports a challenge but she has a team of friends to help her. St George Preca Primary School teachers and...

Kurunjang man faces court on cannabis charges

A 29-year-old Kurunjang man faced court today after police seized a number of cannabis plants from a house in Kurunjang yesterday. Detectives from Melton Crime...

Fatal crash at Ballan

A teenage girl is dead and a young man has been arrested after a van they were travelling in crashed following a police chase...

My Bacchus Marsh: Jock Taylor

What is your connection with Bacchus Marsh? I was born in the United Kingdom and lived there until I was 10, when I moved to...

Students in power play

A student-led dance workshop, a self-defence class, a bake sale and a footy game were part of a Melton school’s efforts to empower women...

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...

Latest

Extra rebate for Australian-made hot water systems

Solar Victoria customers that choose an Australian-made hot water system will get an extra $400 on their hot water rebate, following a state announcement. From...