News
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Sunbury link to firearms arrest
A firearm allegedly stolen from a Sunbury property along with nunchucks and drugs were among a haul of items seized in a police raid last…
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Moorabool faces a feline curfew
A Moorabool cat curfew is on the cards. Moorabool councillors approved a draft domestic animal management plan, under which a cat curfew feasibility study will…
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Bacchus Marsh landfill faces big switch
Plans to divert more than 150,000 tonnes of waste a year from a Bacchus Marsh landfill and generate enough renewable energy to power up to…
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Police investigate Melton South shooting
Police are investigating after shots were fired in Melton South early this morning. It is believed a number of shots were fired at a car…
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Police hunt for Melton bandit
Police are looking for a man who broke into a Melton home last month, stealing power tools and a Pontiac. The man forced his way…
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Diggers Rest man Shane Robertson bashed mother of his children to death
A Diggers Rest man has admitted to murdering his 29-year-old girlfriend by bashing her to death. Shane Robertson faced Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday and…
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MY WYNDHAM: Cameron Moyes
My Wyndham: At the age of 14, Cameron Moyes is already a taekwondo champion. He competes at a club, state and international level, and won a gold…
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Call to fix ‘dangerous’ intersection
Concerned residents, an MP and Wyndham council are calling for a “dangerous” Wyndham Vale intersection to be upgraded. The intersection, on the corner of Ballan…
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New beginning for maternity unit
More women in Bacchus Marsh will be able to give birth closer to home with the revamp of maternity services at Djerriwarrh Health Services now…
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MY MOORABOOL: Sharon Murphy
What is your connection to Moorabool? I reside within the shire and also volunteer for a number of local organisations. How long have…
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Melton South booked
Life just got a whole lot easier for book lovers who live in Atherstone estate and Melton South. Melton council, in partnership with Lendlease Communities,…
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They’re all four fun
Fancy a bit of four-wheel driving with a touch of adventure? Citywest 4×4 Club is recruiting new members interested in exploring Victoria’s beautiful off-roading spots.…
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Council budgets big on building
Major infrastructure projects are at the top of the agenda for Melton and Moorabool councils in their 2018-19 budgets. Melton council has committed nearly $80…
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Caravan park bid hits roadblock
About 100 Diggers Rest residents made their objections to a proposed caravan park heard at a community meeting last week. Residents packed out the community…
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Damon catches netball fever
Damon Mariluch is taking his netball career all the way. The 19-year-old, from Kurunjang, has been selected to play for Australia in the under-20s men’s…













