Main target achieved
Three kilometres of 40-year-old pipeline has been replaced in Darley meaning fewer water disruptions for residents.
The $950,000 project involved replacing the large water main...
Program to foster hope
The call has sounded for more people to care for kids in need around Melton.
More than 100 Melton foster children have been turned away...
Train near miss prompts warning
Pedestrians and motorists are dicing with death by illegally crossing railway lines and V/Line wants it to stop.
The warning comes on the back of...
Dressed to impress
Big Friendly Giants, princes and princesses, wizards and warriors strutted the catwalk at Rockbank Primary School’s book week festivities last week.
The parade, featuring students...
MY PLACE: Nestor Omari
What is your connection with Melton?
I live in Melton West with my family. I work with the people in the Melton community through church...
Melton enjoys disabilities win
Melton council has won a state award for a program that promotes the rights of people with disabilities.
The Victorian Disability Awards celebrate people and...
Truck company fined for spill
A Melton trucking company has been fined close to $8000 for an oil spill caused by truck oil being stored in old washing machines.
The...
Accident “like a bomb”
A driver remains in hospital following a horror multi-truck crash which saw a B-double burst into flames on the Western Freeway last Friday morning.
Camera...
History unearthed at Pinkerton
A time capsule buried by the descendents of one of Melton’s pioneering families will be opened in celebration of 25 years of local history.
The...
Back to school for learning late in life
There’s an old adage that variety is the spice of life and you’re never too old to try something new.
That’s the message for Adult...
Learning leap looms for Wyndham
Talented weavers from the communities of Burma will showcase their skills as part of the Wyndham Learning Festival.
The festival, to be presented by the...
School zone battle heats up
Calls by Taylors Hill residents to review zoning for the area’s newest secondary school have been heard at Spring Street.
Western Metropolitan MP Bernie Finn...
Ravenhall tip fight goes to VCAT
An attempt to overturn a controversial decision to allow expansion of the Ravenhall tip hangs in the balance.
Stop the Tip campaigners took their battle...
Fairytale to remember
Lovers of Snow White are encouraged to dress as a magic mirror, an evil queen, the poisoned apple or even a handsome huntsman for...
Motorcyclist dies in Yarraville after truck collision
A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a truck in Yarraville on Tuesday morning.
Police investigators believe the motorcycle struck a parked truck whilst travelling...
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My Place
Bacchus Marsh author Matt Romania has a strong connection to his local area and has just had his new book – 'Heart & Soul...
