Development threatens striped legless lizard
Urban sprawl across Melbourne’s west is endangering the habitats of the threatened striped legless lizard, wildlife groups say.
In a joint statement to state and...
NDIS questions to be answered in Moorabool
Moorabool carers and people with disabilities will have questions answered about how the National Disability Insurance Scheme will work for them.
A November 26 meeting...
Police build on ties with Footscray community
Police have been hammering home their community building credentials in a bid to improve safety in Footscray.
A police-led project to build a new wall...
Taking an oath against violence
At least one woman is killed every week in Australia by her current or former partner.
To mark White Ribbon Day, on November 25, Melton...
Man faces court over shooting incidents
A 23-year-old Werribee South man has appeared in court following a Wyndham crime spree and two shootings within 24 hours.
Police allege the man fired...
Diggers Rest man gets mo-ving
Laurence Pincini always thought he was an average-sized bloke.
But a trip to the doctor earlier this year said otherwise. The 50-year-old was told he...
China trip the real deal
Damian Crowe hopes to learn more about China’s history, culture and language when he visits the country next year.
The 14-year-old Bacchus Marsh boy is...
No Woodgrove nativity because fire risk, not Muslims
Woodgrove shopping centre has quashed rumours it has no Christmas nativity display this year because of complaints from the Muslim community.
Social media users blasted...
Woodlea sets pace on new homes
Maybe it’s the location, the affordability, the modernity – but Woodlea has topped the charts as Melbourne’s fastest-selling new community.
And the new Rockbank estate...
A fete better than study at Melton South
School is winding down for the year, and Melton South Primary School pupils let loose at their annual school fete last week.
Pupils and their...
Pet losses mount from snake bites
Melton council is considering a snake-catching program amid concerns about increased snake sightings and bites over recent months.
Compliance manager Ian Stewart said there were...
Melton, Moorabool hit by government cuts
Melton council was one of the hardest hit local governments in Victoria last year when it ‘lost’ federal government funding.
The Victorian Grants Commission tabled...
The tree that keeps on giving
Lynette Miller is amazed – but not surprised – by the generosity of Melton shoppers.
Every year, Kmart launches its Wishing Trees at stores across...
Djerriwarrh education services celebrates 25 years
Staff and supporters of Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services had plenty to sing and dance about as they celebrated 25 years of training job...
Anger as Bacchus Marsh school plan scrapped
Moorabool council has called on the Premier to step in after the state government announced it had abandoned plans to develop Bacchus Marsh land...
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New year scam warning
NAB has identified AI-driven scams and new evolutions of cryptocurrency investment scams as key trends to watch out for in 2025.
The bank has released...
