Bacchus Marsh Scouts celebrate boost
A $3000 grant awarded to the Bacchus Marsh Scouts group will be used to help create a harmonious multicultural community, says group leader Dougal...
Lights, funding, action at Mt Carberry Recreation Reserve
Melton’s Mt Carberry Recreation Reserve is set to become brighter following a $100,000 pledge from the state government to help buy floodlights.
The lights will...
Kurunjang: Ashes of three stillborn children stolen
Kurunjang parents are pleading with burglars to return the ashes of their three stillborn children.
Mark and Joanne Valiukas came back to a ransacked home...
Melton, Moorabool welcome cash to help stop violence
Melton and Moorabool councils have welcomed the state government’s decision to provide $200,000 to the Municipal Association of Victoria to help prevent violence against...
Melton jobs row over East West Link construction
Melton has become the new front in a political battle over the East West Link, even though it’s nowhere near us.
Premier Denis Napthine announced...
Maddingley depot bid stalls at Moorabool council
An application to use and develop land in Maddingley for an agricultural transport depot has stalled, with councillors unable to reach a decision at...
Give us our share of funds, says Melton council
Melton council is calling on the state government to “fund Melbourne fairly” after the latest budget stripped about $1 billion from the 1.3 million...
Melton City Council backs Aussie brand initiatives
Melton City Council has hopped aboard the Australian Made, Australian Grown campaign to help promote “buy local” initiatives.
The council will work closely with the...
Melton’s Harrison Motoring Group ‘gives’ back
Melton’s Harrison Motoring Group is driving a new community support initiative.
Not-for-profit groups and individuals in need of monetary support are being invited to apply...
Darley Early Years Hub a huge boost to Moorabool families
Families in Moorabool and surrounding areas will benefit from a new multimillion-dollar children’s hub.
State Children and Early Childhood Development Minister Wendy Lovell and the...
Snakes alive, be aware and careful across Melton
Melton council is urging residents to be on the lookout for snakes as warmer months approach.
Snakes are emerging from hibernation to bake in the...
Heat in the kitchen less disastrous across Melton, Moorabool
Melton and Moorabool residents are getting more fire-savvy, with the latest statistics showing a drop in the number of house fires this winter.
But despite...
Game on: ‘Ice’ war declared for Melton, Moorabool sports clubs
Melton and Moorabool sports clubs have been provided with funding to help fight the ‘ice’ scourge.
Last week, state Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge announced...
Melton’s famous sleeping horse sculpture put to pasture
Melton’s renowned sleeping horse sculpture has been moved back to its owner’s backyard.
Melton council removed the sculpture last week from next to the visitor...
Support for first aid Melton CFA firefighters plan
Melton’s full-time CFA firefighters could receive medical training under a Labor plan to improve emergency response times.
Metropolitan Fire Brigade firefighters are already trained in...
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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...
