Western BACE receives property industry award
Melton council has been lauded for its support for new business development in a growth area.
At the recent Australian Property Institute’s awards night, judges...
Minister orders hospital to be compassionate
Lawyers acting for the beleaguered Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital have been asked to show compassion and fairness towards families harmed by alleged...
From broken kneecaps to marathon bike rides
Nineteen years ago, Jo Ballard was involved in a serious car accident at Bacchus Marsh’s Avenue of Honour. She broke her kneecaps and suffered...
Concerns brushed aside before stillbirth
In her heart, Julie McIntosh knew her baby boy had already died. She hadn’t felt Xavier move all night and all morning.
In a panic,...
Training needed to address Melton unemployment
No jobs – at least none residents are qualified to do – and a dearth of training explains Melton’s 7.6 per cent unemployment rate, peak...
Ambulance response times improve slightly
One patient in three in Melton waits longer than the target of 15 minutes for an emergency ambulance, according to Ambulance Victoria’s annual report.
While...
New role to improve Aboriginal dental health
For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients visiting the Royal Dental Hospital, Cindy Evans is the first point of contact.
The 28-year-old Melton woman...
Melton and Moorabool high-risk fire areas
Melton and Moorabool have been identified as among the highest-risk areas for grass and bushfires.
Emergency management commissioner Craig Lapsley said both shires had to...
Two inspirational Melton teens
Matthew Spiteri and Billy Metters are inspired and inspirational 16-year-olds.
For the past seven months, the Melton teenagers have been involved with the Western Bulldogs’...
Teens wanted after Melton assault and theft
Police are appealing for public assistance following an assault and theft in Melton last week.
Investigators have been told a woman arrived at her Swan...
Cash flows for Melton pride
Three Melton projects will get a $6.05 million funding injection from the first round of state interface growth fund grants.
The town centre renewal project, Pride...
Melton’s own ‘Rock’ takes to local wrestling ring
Jake Navara was only eight when he fell in love with wrestling and wrestling superstar Dwayne Rock Johnson. At 25, the Melton man is...
100 complaints against Melton, Moorabool councils
The Victorian Ombudsman received more than 100 complaints about Melton and Moorabool councils in the financial year to June 30.
Of the 29 complaints received...
Women unite to fight cancer
Women around Victoria are getting the girls together to help beat breast and gynaecological cancers this month.
Samantha Frazzetto is one of more than 20...
Djerriwarrh Festival ready to roll
A stellar line-up is sure to keep everyone entertained at this year’s Djerriwarrh Festival.
Now in its 36th year, the festival is on again next...
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New state league structure for 2026
The FV state league competition division structure will expand from 2026 for both the men’s and women’s competitions.
The same structures as 2024 will be...
