CFA rookie recognised for ‘giving back’
Instead of constantly “taking” from the community, Lalitha Koya decided to “give back”.
About two years ago, shortly after the birth of his son, Mr...
State urged to finish Moorabool road projects
Moorabool council is urging the state government to get a move on and finish Bacchus Marsh traffic improvements, announced 18 months ago.
In 2013, the...
More reporting leads to jump in stalking offences
Increased reporting of domestic violence has sparked a jump in the number of stalking offences.
The latest Crime Statistics Agency data reports on 300 people...
Melton imagines a week without violence
Powerful messages of hope, respect and resilience will be sprawled across Melton this month.
As part of Week Without Violence events, Djerriwarrh Health Services (DJHS)...
Lions charity raffle trailer stolen at Diggers Rest
Diggers Rest Lions Club members are reeling after thieves stole a trailer due to be raffled for charity.
On Friday, September 18, club secretary Bob...
Family seeks justice after Toolern Vale hit-run
The family of a young cyclist seriously injured after she was knocked off her bike in a callous hit-and-run say they want the person...
Key agencies face grilling at Fiskville probe
The Country Fire Authority, Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority and Worksafe will go under the microscope as the state government’s inquiry into Fiskville extends into...
Melton car theft rate worrying police
More than 320 cars were stolen at Melton in the past financial year – a trend that’s worrying experts and police.
The National Motor Vehicle...
Melton women call for more refuge funding
An online petition urging the state government to invest in more women’s refuges in the western suburbs has attracted only 17 signatures in a...
Bacchus Marsh family’s ‘bloody long walk’ for boy
Even if Stacey Stewart had to crawl the last 100 metres, she was determined to finish the 35-kilometre walk she took on in support...
St Anthony’s Cricket club honours Nick
Nick Proffitt was only 27 when he was killed in a car accident on Anzac Day this year.
The Melton man loved playing cricket, watching...
Rockbank dog breeder fears dogs will be stolen
A Rockbank woman says she never leaves her home for fear her eight English Staffordshire pups will be stolen and used for illegal dog...
Hope for Melton youth facing homelessness
A $1.5 million crisis response centre for young Melton people at risk of homelessness will be built over the next 18 months.
Last month, Star...
Apple FM celebrates 30 years on local airwaves
It’s party time for the volunteers who have kept Bacchus Marsh community radio station Apple FM 98.5 on air for the past three decades.
Apple...
Female prisoner numbers soaring
A scathing report into Victorian prisons has found women are being incarcerated at unprecedented rates, with limited or no access to rehabilitation programs.
The total...
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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...
