News
-
First response for fun
Melton youngsters Ethan and Lily had a ball meeting their local cops, fireys and ambos last week. As part of the emergency services’ community engagement…
-
Drug fatalities on the increase in Melton and Bacchus Marsh
There’s been a sharp increase in the number of drug-related deaths in Melton and Bacchus Marsh, with 40 fatalities recorded in four years. The not-for-profit…
-
Spectacular kid caper
Melton West Primary School pupils are gearing up for a stellar mass song and dance at this year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular. This year’s production,…
-
MP Simon Ramsay: Rates model cops ‘outdated’ label
Western Victorian MP Simon Ramsay has called for a review of rate assessments as councils issue rates notices to landowners. Melton council has revealed property…
-
Election promise for Exford Primary School
Exford Primary School will be brought into the 21st century with much-needed upgrades, including a school gymnasium and permanent buildings, the Labor government has promised…
-
Nyibol Atoc a fighter for fairness
Nyibol Atoc feels the pressure of the piercing stares in public. She straightens herself and stands tall – but not too tall, fearful of intimidating…
-
Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson
FB: How would you rate your cooking skills? LH: On a scale of one to 10, I’d say a solid seven. I’m not brilliant, but I’m pretty…
-
Diggers Rest estate refused
A proposal to subdivide a five-hectare block in Diggers Rest into 93 lots, with only one access point into the estate, has been knocked back.…
-
Diggers Rest caravan plan dumped
Plans for a camping and caravan park in Diggers Rest have been shut down following serious concerns about the site becoming a “stealthy” residential development…
-
Lobbing in for a win
Melton Secondary School has won the latest Squash Victoria competition, bringing home gold. Year 11 students Ebony and Abby and year 12 student Johnanne, won…
-
Head back to Rockbank Primary School
Geoffrey Harrison remembers the earlier days of Rockbank Primary School, when it was on a block of land off the Western Highway. He was part…
-
Rental trial provides hope
A program to help young people at risk of homelessness get a foot in the door in the private rental market has been hailed a…
-
Melton gets thumbs up
Melton residents are generally pleased with the council. The findings of the state government-initiated JWS Satisfaction Survey 2018 and the council-initiated Metropolis Household Satisfaction Survey…
-
Recycling machine a real bottler at Melton
Reverse vending machines could be trialled in Melton in a bid to reduce the amount of rubbish heading to landfill. Mayor Bob Turner moved a…
-
Sandra Pelly’s growing love for garden
After visiting Melton Botanic Garden five years ago, local artist Sandra Pelly says she was inspired by the “huge” gum trees. As a result she…
Digital Editions
