Council Mexico trip still under scrutiny
Melton councillor Lara Carli says she will continue to probe why it was necessary for three Melton representatives to attend a conference in Mexico,...
Sweeping changes for Bacchus Marsh hospital
The state government has made sweeping changes to maternity services leadership and training at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital following a series of...
Council vows to plant 700,000 trees to beat heat
Brimbank council has vowed to plant 700,000 trees over the next 30 years to cut pollution and boost residents’ resilience to heatwaves.
The council’s urban...
Hospital faces legal action over baby deaths
At least three families have sought advice from Maurice Blackburn lawyers in relation to the deaths of seven babies at Bacchus Marsh and Melton...
Minister acts on Bacchus Marsh baby deaths
The death of seven babies at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital could have been avoided in what has been described as a "catastrophic...
Probe into 11 baby deaths at Bacchus Marsh hospital
The Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional hospital is reportedly being investigated over the deaths of 11 babies in the space of three years.
The 11...
Moorabool councillor attacks youth funding cuts
Calls for Youth Week funding to be reinstated have been supported by a Moorabool councillor.
East Moorabool ward’s Tonia Dudzik raised the issue on behalf...
Ballan op shop’s opportunity to help Lancefield
A Ballan op shop has rallied behind the Lancefield community in the wake of last week’s bushfires.
Opportunity On Inglis manager Michaela Johnston said the...
Fatal crash involving school bus in Diggers Rest
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Diggers Rest this afternoon.
Officers have been told that a school bus, which...
Grooming class lets every dog have its day
Do you think your dog has what it takes to be a doggie model? Then this could be your chance.
With pet grooming on the...
Police score big on grand final weekend
Police nabbed 47 drivers in Moorabool and 28 in Melton for offences during the grand final long weekend.
Operation Scoreboard, which ran until midnight on...
Author sends signal to document railway history
As a child, Brian Coleman was fascinated by moving things.
At 18, he made it a career by joining the railways.
And at 68, he’s on...
Kurunjang year 10s show who’s boss
At Kurunjang Secondary College, the year 10s are boss.
Twenty-four students wore their entrepreneurial caps throughout term 3 by setting up a lunchtime milkshake stall.
The...
Extreme action comes to a skate park near you
Skaters, scooters and BMX bikers are ready to roll for a shot at the north-western series skate competition title which comes to Epping Skate Escape...
Health services lag behind population growth
Health services are lagging behind Melton’s rapid growth, driving down the overall health of the population, a report has found.
A population health snapshot by...
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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...
