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Melton to roll up sleeves for blood donations

Melton residents will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and pitch in for a good cause. The Australian Red Cross will establish a...

Supporting women through birth trauma

In the halls of the Royal Women's Hospital, a specialist team of seasoned midwives stands out for its unique initiative in supporting women who...

Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women

A La Trobe University study is hoping to challenge traditional categorisations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering childbirth...

Traumatic toilet birth

Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet. Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the...

Police bust firearm ring in Melton

Two Melton men have been charged with nine separate offences each after police busted an alleged firearm manufacturing ring on Friday, July 12. More than...

Trio arrested following fatal fire

Three Melton teenagers have been arrested following the fatal fire in a Sunshine factory in February. Four warrants were executed at 6am on Tuesday at...

New program to help tackle homelessness

Melton will be among three other areas in Melbourne’s north and west to tackle homelessness through a new initiative. On Thursday, July 11, the state...

Bacchus Marsh rallies to feed those in need

Judy D’Attoma started local charity Bacchus Up to Pay it Forward in 2018. Since then, she has raised more than $30,000 worth of meals...

Gardens recognition a step closer

The Melton Botanic Gardens are one step closer to getting international accreditation. The gardens have already been awarded international accreditation for their dryland eucalyptus arboretum...

Local jobs a necessity: Report

Melton residents are being impacted by having to travel significant distances to work everyday. The West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA) released its half...

Joan’s birthday milestone

Hillside local Joan Barker celebrated her 100th birthday last week, enjoying a cake to cap the major milestone. Born in England on July 8, 1924,...

New LGBTQIA+ advisory committee

A new advisory group will take charge of decision making on inclusiveness surrounding LGBTIQA+ Victorians living with disability. Equality Minister Harriet Shing joined JOY...

State government to fund all-electric homes

The state government will fund projects that promote Victorians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, to switch to all-electric households. On Sunday, July 7, Energy...

Breakthrough for better access to palliative care for people with disability

A new, faster pathway to meet the needs of people living with disabilities and a terminal diagnosis has been discovered. Palliative Care Australia (PCA) chief...

Experience the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics at Fed Square

Melbourne residents are in for a treat this summer as Federation Square lights up in green and gold to celebrate the 2024 Olympic and...

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Melton City’s successful relay day

Melton City Little Athletics Centre exceeded all expectations at the recent Little Athletics Victoria relay day. The centre had 14 teams compete at the state...

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