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Refugee Network screens Murder On The Orient Express

The Hobsons Bay Refugee Network has set in train its final film fundraiser for the year. The HBRN will next week screen a remake of...

MY MELTON: Glen Ludbrook

What is your connection to Melton? I live in Melton and work as a lawyer at the Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre, a project of...

Government warns against killing snakes

The state government has warned that residents who intentionally kill snakes will be investigated. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has received...

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...

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Former Jet calls it quits

Former Western Jets star Kiera Whiley has decided to call an early end to her AFLW career. St Kilda announced that the 20-year-old informed her...

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