Fines likely over Sydenham Road illegal dumping
Another two residents have been identified as illegal dumpers by Brimbank council in a Delahey street known as a hotspot for hoon behaviour and...
Bacchus Marsh hospital ‘will only grow’
Maternity services at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital will continue and be expanded as the two towns grow.
The Health Department’s service performance and...
Melton women celebrated at Christmas party
The Melton Women Making It Happen group will end a year of hard work with a Christmas lunch on Friday, focusing on the role...
Melton optometrist saves little girl’s life
Call it motherly instinct or intuition, but Karen Walsh knew something was wrong.
The Melton mum noticed a “glow” in the eye of her daughter,...
Don’t be a holiday statistic, police warn
Police are expecting about a dozen people will be killed on Victoria’s roads between now and January 3.
Melton police warned drivers not to become...
Melton, Melton South most affordable for rent
Rents at Melton and Melton South are among the most affordable in the state for low-income earners, a new report has found.
The National Shelter’s...
Colourful delights at Melton Specialist School
A drab school corner has been transformed into a colourful space full of edible delights for Melton Specialist School students.
Thanks to a $900 grant...
Police warn ‘lock up or lose it’ over holidays
Lock up or lose it – that’s the warning from Melton police in the lead-up to Christmas.
Senior Constable Donna Coutts said police invariably noticed...
LeadWest urges tougher pokies regulations
Regulating the design of electronic gaming machines will significantly reduce gambling problems in Melbourne’s west, according to the LeadWest agency.
The advocacy organisation last month...
Plaques honour cancer support group founders
Almost two decades ago, Dr Mark Robson and George Marshall embarked on a journey to help ease the pain of cancer sufferers in Melton.
They...
Melton Country Club staff rack up 20 years
Lorelle Anderson and Robin Barber have greeted thousands of patrons walking through the doors of the Melton Country Club.
Their hard work, dedication and commitment...
Toolern Creek parkrun fun in the sun
More than 80 Melton folk meet at the Toolern Creek early on Saturday mornings for some fun in the sun.
The Toolern Creek park runs...
BFNL gong for veteran Melton South volunteer
Almost 15 years ago, the then president of the Melton South Football Netball Club convinced Leigh Morcom to volunteer. He’s been treasurer ever since.
The...
Kurunjang students pushed through their limits
Combine enthusiastic teens, mountain biking, enduring obstacles and a fun, wet environment.
The result?
Students battling it out in the recent state cyclocross championships, which tried...
Kurunjang student wins inaugural scholarship
Gemma-Mae Stemp loves horses. She loves riding, looking after them and studying them.
“With my intellectual disability, there are things that I can’t do that...
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Extra trams for tennis
Tennis fans heading to Melbourne Park for the upcoming Australian Open will have the journey made easier thanks to free travel and extra public...
