Mortgage stress high in Melton
Homeowners in Melton are feeling the crunch of living in their own house, analysis from the West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA) has...
Overcoming the silence effect of racism
A new report by Victoria University (VU) has revealed the damaging effects of racism, why those impacted often stay silent, and recommended ways to...
Overcoming the silence effect of racism
A new report by Victoria University (VU) has revealed the damaging effects of racism, why those impacted often stay silent, and recommended ways to...
Sporting clubs band together for road safety
Hundreds of thousands of Victorians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, will become road safety ambassadors this weekend as grassroots football and netball clubs...
More grand final tickets for members
Footy fans will have a better chance of seeing their team play in a grand final after the AFL announced an extra 1000 tickets...
Heritage number plates return
After a year-long hiatus, VicRoads has announced that six-digit heritage plates will be returning for a limited release on July 30.
It’s the first...
E-scooters set to stay
E-scooters are set to stay in Victoria, but with tougher penalties for misuse and new technology mandated to improve safety.
Following a successful two-year trial...
Battery-powered hydraulics bolster VICSES volunteers’ rescue capability
By the end of the month, 47 Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) - Road Crash Rescue (RCR)-accredited units will have received state-of-the-art battery-powered hydraulic...
Nominate a Local Hero to win Australia’s Sports Dad of the Year
Australians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, are being called upon to nominate local dads in the community for the 2024 Philips Community Sports...
Free dental for more kids
The Smile Squad program has now delivered free dental care to more than 100,000 students – helping thousands of parents save time and money...
Survey shows Aussies want to exercise but can’t get enough
New research by sports retailer rebel sport has revealed that 16 per cent of Australians are exercising at a maximum of once a week...
Important water safety tips for kids
Kidsafe Victoria, Life Saving Victoria, and Farmsafe Australia have urged families to set up safe play areas and actively supervise children around water.
The call...
Community Calendar
Melton South Community Centre
Melton South Community Centre offers a range of First Aid courses, with enrolments open for the next round scheduled for Saturday...
Melton Hospital announcement moves project forward
The state government has announced Exemplar Health consortium will lead the design, construction, and financing of the Melton Hospital.
It means work on the...
Young swimmer lauded
Melton Swimming Club captain Manar Mahfouz has been awarded Young Leader of the Year by Swimming Victoria.
The 21-year-old Melton local was “honoured” but...
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Reforms underway for non-emergency patient transport
A range of reforms and improvements to Victoria’s non-emergency patient transport sector is set to be introduced by the state government.
It follows an extensive...
