Moorabool shire proving a death trap for animals
Moorabool shire is an animal collision hotspot, according to the latest claims data from RACV Insurance.
The shire reported the highest number of animals hit...
Funds dry up as family violence soars across west
Thousands of family violence victims in Melbourne’s west could be stuck in life- threatening situations because promised funding has not been delivered, according to...
Indigenous job-seekers on path to paid yakka in Bacchus Marsh
A new program launched at MatchWorks Bacchus Marsh last week is set to open new doors and break down barriers for indigenous job-seekers.
‘Deadly Yakka’...
Superbuses hit Bacchus Marsh as service triples
State-of-the-art buses arrived in Bacchus Marsh on time last week to help launch the town’s new bus network .
The three new Euro 5 Volvo...
Caroline Springs student steps up in Timor-Leste
A 16-year-old Caroline Springs resident has just spent nine days doing community service in Timor Leste.
Nathan Peeters was one of 15 Catholic Regional College...
Principal named for Caroline Springs school on Mowbray site
The future of a high school located on the former Mowbray College site looks brighter with the owner revealing he has appointed the school’s...
Citizen alert as crime rise hits Moorabool towns
Moorabool police have warned residents and motorists to be vigilant following a rise in thefts across the shire.
Inspector Brendon McCrory said the increase was...
Melton sports clubs count cost after crime spree
Sports clubs across Melton have been repeatedly targeted by thieves and vandals, leaving them with extensive repair bills.
Police are investigating a string of crimes...
Tributes for Melton ‘hero Leo ‘The Tiger’ Johnson OAM
The Melton community is in mourning after the death of one of its finest.
Leo “The Tiger” Johnson OAM (above) died last week after battling...
Jump Rope for Heart: Fun, charity a perfect fit for Melton PS
Melton Primary School pupils are skipping their way to a healthier future and raising funds for an important cause.
This year’s Jump Rope for Heart...
Mowbray College: Liquidators go after directors
Supreme Court action has been launched against 35 directors of the collapsed Mowbray College.
Court documents show liquidators are chasing the directors of the failed...
MH17 DISASTER: Eynesbury, a town in mourning
The tight-knit community of Eynesbury has paid tribute to the “talented, loving and close family” from the town who lost their lives on Malaysia...
Corporal Cameron Baird: Parents tell a hero’s tale in Bacchus Marsh
The parents of one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers, Corporal Cameron Baird, visited Bacchus Marsh last week to share their son’s story with the...
Bacchus Marsh pet cat left in agony after attack
A Bacchus Marsh family’s pet cat was left in agony and fighting for his life after being attacked in the family’s backyard.
Owner Sarah (above)...
Petrol thefts ‘a massive issue’ says Bacchus Marsh director
Service station owners across Victoria are fed up with petrol thieves robbing their businesses of hundreds of dollars a week.
The Australasian Association of Convenience...
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Extra trains and trams for footy and show
Extra public transport services and an extension of the Free Tram Zone are being delivered to cater for footy finals and the Melbourne Royal...
