Greenhouse precinct could boost foreign trade
A 205-hectare greenhouse farming precinct planned for the outskirts of Wyndham and Melton could present foreign trade opportunities between Victoria and the Netherlands, according...
Leaders rally to tackle family violence
Leaders in Melbourne’s west have joined forces to oppose men’s violence against women.
A forum, to be held at Caroline Springs next week, will bring...
St Bernard’s Parish Primary School marks milestone
St Bernard’s Parish Primary School is older than federation and its teachers want their students to know its history.
The Bacchus Marsh school is preparing...
Eynesbury kid one among the best of us
There’s no one in the world like Elijah … quite literally.
The 23-month-old is the only person in the world born with five copies of...
Moorabool outdoor pool times may change
A review of Moorabool’s leisure services could mean big changes to outdoor pool times, creche services and group fitness classes from next month.
Belgravia Leisure...
Melton police reject ‘gun culture’ claim
Melton police have denied that the area is turning into a ‘ghetto’ amid reports guns are being discovered in cars every two days in...
Bacchus Marsh Pony Club fears ‘eviction’
Bacchus Marsh Pony Club could face closure if the club is not relocated before redevelopment starts at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve (BMRRR), according...
Melton council projects win green awards
Two Melton council projects are winners in this month’s Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria sustainable cities awards.
A council initiative, ‘Melton LEADS: Empowering our Community’, won...
Dance dads banned from rehearsals
A blanket ban on fathers attending dress rehearsals at their daughters’ calisthenics club has hit a sour note with some parents.
Melton Calisthenics Club posted...
Committee set up to tackle ‘ice’ epidemic
Melton and Moorabool communities have banded together to help combat the ‘ice’ epidemic.
A nine-member committee will set up the town’s Bluebird House, a not-for-profit...
Kurunjang school grows together
Samantha Vella’s love of gardening and recycling has sown the seeds for a whole-school project that is reaping rewards.
The Secondary College attendance officer decided...
Bullied youngster goes above and beyond
Nine-year-old Sebastian will take out his running shoes next month for a cause dear to his heart.
The Melton youngster will be taking part in...
No hard feelings as women reach out
Life’s hard for Yvonne Hoffmann and Janene Caton. Both live with a rare disease they say is turning them into living statues.
The two Melton...
Melton South kids on critter mission
Good planets are hard to find and the kids at Melton South Primary School are having fun doing their bit for ours.
Last week, the...
Moorabool council talks tough on litter
Litterbugs are being put on notice – they face hefty fines for illegal dumping of rubbish in Moorabool.
Moorabool council is warning people to stop...
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Spring brings swoop warning
People are again being warned to look out for swooping birds when they go outside as spring begins.
Simon Ruff, senior wildlife projects officer at...
