Woman assaulted in front of child at Rockbank
A woman was allegedly assaulted beside the Western Highway at Rockbank in front of her child and in plain view of passing motorists.
The alleged...
Dales Creek: Moorabool council split over siren call
Moorabool Shire councillors were last week divided over proposed community alert sirens in Dales Creek.
In 2012, the Community Fire Refuge Pilot Project was launched...
State election: Poster set alight as campaign gets nasty
A family’s front fence was set on fire last week amid a string of attacks on state election posters across Moorabool and Melton.
Election posters...
Talking 2041: Managing huge growth in Bacchus Marsh district
Moorabool council is gearing up for a population boom, with 17,000 new residents expected in the Bacchus Marsh district by 2041.
This will make the...
Copycat Karen brightens Bacchus Marsh and Darley primary schools
Karen Dodemaide’s job is like no other . . . a little messy, very colourful, but brightening up the day of all who see her work.
Ms...
Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade rattles the tins
The Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade is ready to hit the polls at the upcoming election – but it’s nothing to do with politics.
On election...
Lal Lal: Wind turbine changes alarm residents
Concerns are growing about the expansion of wind farming at Lal Lal.
More than 160 residents learned of new developments at the Lal Lal wind...
Taylors Hill bandanna gang can do for CanTeen
The staff at Coles Taylors Hill donned bandannas instead of witches hats and devil horns to celebrate Halloween, helping raise $1700 and awareness for...
Melton mayor Sophie Ramsey looks to state pre-poll support
Melton councillor Sophie Ramsey donned the mayoral robes last Tuesday and welcomed councillor Nola Dunn as her new deputy.
Cr Ramsey said she was “absolutely...
Remembrance Day: With the pain, mateship stays
Ken O’Sullivan was just 17 when he enlisted in the army in 1941. He saw it as his chance to be a hero and...
State election: Fire station pledge for Buninyong
A new, improved $1.5 million fire station could soon be built in Buninyong – if Labor is elected next month.
Opposition emergency services spokesman Wade...
An open and shut case for Melton residents
Melton residents can now pick up their parcels any time they like thanks to new around-the-clock lockers on High Street.
The Parcel Lockers 24/7 give...
Thefts from letterboxes a fraud worry across Melton
Police are urging Melton residents to keep an eye out for thieves stealing from letterboxes.
Offenders often use the personal details they obtain from the...
Diggers Rest: Body found in boot of burnt-out car
UPDATE: A body has been found in the boot of a burnt-out car in Diggers Rest.
Police and the Country Fire Authority were called to...
It’s snake season: Be alert and eliminate needs
Residents are being reminded that it’s snake season, with the unwelcome inhabitants on the move as the weather heats up.
Local Aust Pests snake catcher...
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Live music to rock on in Victoria
The state government has announced it will pour $3.9 million into gigs and festivals to ensure Victoria ‘remains the live music capital’ of the...
