Agriculture minister, farmers plough fertile ground
The future of agriculture was the main focus of a meeting between Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh and 40 local farmers in Dunnstown last Tuesday.
Rural...
Sarah Cafferkey’s mum in walk to push for ‘common sense’ law
The mother of murdered Bacchus Marsh woman Sarah Cafferkey is urging residents to join a campaign for a public register of convicted sex offenders.
Noelle...
Fiona Warzywoda’s family asks ‘how many more?
Heartbroken relatives of slain Melton West mother Fiona Warzywoda say the justice system has again failed victims of family violence.
In a statement released before...
Lydia Lassila jumps into Diggers Rest library launch
Winter Olympic medallist Lydia Lassila has unveiled a new library collection at Diggers Rest Community Centre.
Lassila read to primary school pupils as part of...
Bacchus Marsh traffic plans get 3D treatment at information sessions
Long-awaited plans to improve traffic woes in Bacchus Marsh will go on show this week.
VicRoads will display maps and models of works proposed for...
Blackwood residents angry over reserve committee replacement
A decision to replace a reserve committee with a state government-appointed panel has angered Blackwood residents.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) is...
National Broadband Network questions remain for Darley
Five months after their last request, many Darley residents are still waiting for the National Broadband Network Company (NBNCo) to confirm whether a local...
Sunshine stabbing: Vigil for slain Melton West mum
Heart-broken relatives of slain mother-of-four Fiona Warzywoda say the Victorian justice system has once again failed victims of family violence.
Ms Warzywoda, 33, of Melton...
Breeding code changes anger Melton animal rights advocates
The founder of a Melton animal rescue service has slammed “last-minute” amendments to breeding codes, accusing the state government of backflipping on policies designed...
Bacchus Marsh hunting store cops unfriendly fire
A new hunting and fishing store in Bacchus Marsh has drawn the ire of some shoppers but has the support of hundreds of others.
Scared...
Diggers Rest split over joining Sunbury shire
The Diggers Rest community remains divided about the possibility of the town being included in a new Sunbury municipality.
Diggers Rest resident Alex Jinks has...
Bacchus Marsh: Husband and wife OK as aircraft flips
UPDATE: A plane has flipped on the runway at Bacchus Marsh Airfield while attempting to land at about 1.20pm.
A husband and wife are uninjured...
Sunshine stabbing: Melton West woman dies as witnesses tell of ‘horror’
UPDATE: A mother of four was stabbed to death by her abusive partner soon after the pair left a court dispute in Sunshine, police say.
Homicide...
VicRoads’ HQ move to Ballarat ‘a boon’ for region
Plans to move VicRoads’ headquarters to Ballarat could lead to more people moving to Ballan, Gordon and Dunnstown, according to a state election candidate.
Liberal...
Push for Eynesbury school bus as children outnumber seats
Parents are pushing for a public school bus in Eynesbury, with 100 children registered to use a community bus that has just 57 seats.
Eynesbury...
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Live music to rock on in Victoria
The state government has announced it will pour $3.9 million into gigs and festivals to ensure Victoria ‘remains the live music capital’ of the...
