Soroptimist International comes to Wyndham
A female service club that offers support to women and children in need is opening up a chapter in Wyndham. And it needs your...
DJ wants a nightclub in Bacchus Marsh
A local DJ is keen to pump up the volume on Bacchus Marsh’s nightlife by opening a nightclub in the rural town centre.
Disc jockey...
Police seek to allay fears amid shootings
Melton’s top cop has moved to reassure the community after a recent spate of shootings that rocked the state.
Inspector Kathy Rudkins said the people...
Melton and Moorabool on hold for NBN
Melton and Moorabool homes and businesses could be waiting up to three more years for super-fast broadband.
The latest National Broadband Network rollout plan shows...
Great strides for Big Ben
When Benjamin McLean was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of six weeks his parents couldn’t believe it.
“We thought they’d made a mistake,”...
Leisure Centre cuts creche and fitness classes
Poor attendance and substandard facilities at Bacchus Marsh Leisure Centre mean creche services will stop, with group fitness classes scaled back, before the end...
Residents fear increased wind farm noise
Plans to increase the height of turbines at the proposed Lal Lal Wind Farm have sparked a call by Moorabool residents for tighter noise...
Drug outreach team ‘desperately needed’
A dedicated drug outreach team is desperately needed in the western suburbs, according to the chief executive of Community West.
Rachna Muddagouni said the Deer...
Food drive for the festive season
Melton’s neighbourhood house network has called on the community to help make the festive season joyous for everyone.
While the holidays are an exciting time...
Love sealed on Cup Day, 65 years ago
Ronald and Lesley Sands’ love story started in the summer ’49.
Countless family holidays, a trip to the US, four children, 10 grandchildren and seven...
Bacchus Marsh RSL remembers them
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, David Childs will join millions of Australians to remember the fallen soldiers.
Mr...
Kind doners help bride beat wedding blues
A Bacchus Marsh bride-to-be who was devastated when her wedding deposit was stolen from her purse has regained faith in her community.
The woman, who...
Zero-tolerence policy on burn-offs
As warnings of an unusually hot and dry fire season continue to be issued, a zero-tolerance policy has this week been introduced for Moorabool.
Bacchus...
Council seeks assurances about hospital’s future
Moorabool council will call on the health minister to guarantee the future of Bacchus Marsh hospital, despite the controversy over its maternity services.
The Djerriwarrh...
New toys and books for Melton South playgroup
Melton’s Small Potatoes is finally getting a stock of new, state-of-the-art toys.
The Melton South playgroup, founded by Rebecca Macmillan a few months ago, has...
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‘Pressing need’ for station upgrade
Inadequate parking at Rockbank train station and limited bus services in the area are adding to the woes of commuters, a Melton councillor says.
Speaking...
