Festival fun bears fruit
The Strawberries and Cherries Weekend at Bacchus Marsh is all set to produce a bumper crop of fun next month.
The three-day festival will start...
A rock star at work
The resurrection of a dying art is happening in Moorabool through a series of workshops at Spargo Creek.
Stonemason and sculptor Josh Bowes will be...
House fire under investigation
A fire that gutted an abandoned Melton West house last week is being treated as suspicious.
Firefighters were called to the Harkness Road property at...
Affordability the ‘greatest asset’
Melton remains one of Melbourne’s most affordable pockets to buy into, with median house prices just tipping $400,000.
Latest Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV)...
A vision splendid at Staughton College
Staughton College students had time to shine at their annual arts and technology showcase last week.
The school’s exhibition included artwork, media, visual communication and...
Heat is on pools policy
Moorabool council’s temperature-based policy that dictates the opening hours of its two outdoor pools has re-ignited calls for an indoor aquatic centre for the...
Jobs tactic to fight crime
Victoria Police is throwing its support behind young people in the west as part of its campaign to steer them away from crime and...
Street art springs to life
Street and stencil artist HAHA is bringing his art and ideas to Melton.
Those keen to unleash their inner creativity joined HAHA – aka Regan...
Extra comfort for commuters
Bacchus Marsh train passengers will have more room thanks to three new V/Locity carriages for commuters on a weekday service.
The 5.35pm train from Southern Cross...
Birth of a great idea
Mums in Moorabool have a whole ‘village’ to support them through pregnancy thanks to a new program in Bacchus Marsh.
Group co-ordinator Katherine Geurts said...
Home safety a call away
Police and community volunteers are encouraging Melton residents to list their details on safety registers.
All residents can place their information on the Community Safety...
Smash and grab in Melton West
Detectives are appealing for assistance following a smash and grab at a Harkness supermarket this morning.
Melton Crime Investigation Unit said three men in two...
Man charged after Melton West shooting
A 28-year-old Melton man has been charged with serious assault and firearms-related offences following a non-fatal shooting in Melton West earlier this month.
Emergency services...
Police investigate Melton house fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that gutted an abandoned home in Melton’s west last night.
Firefighters were called to the Harkness Road property at...
Cool cars, great cause
Car enthusiasts are getting revved up to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation this weekend.
The Street Kred Car Club will host its...
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No pucking around for young James Sulivan
James Sullivan has always been at home on skates.
The Melton resident at just nine will represent Australia under-11 side at the Oceania Championships in...
