Amendments to BMRRR master plans approved
A cricket pitch inside a football oval and upgrades to the grandstand are among changes to the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve (BMRRR) master...
No handbrake on job prospect
Mainstream education doesn’t suit all learners, especially those who prefer practical approaches over the theoretical.
For the practical types, Concern Australia (CA), a group founded...
Wedge Park teachers raise $5300 for autism
The lives of Sam and Chelsea Bowman changed when their nephew Liam was diagnosed with autism last year.
Since then the Bowmans have learned all...
Long ride for refugees
Rohullah Hussaini vividly remembers the day his dad farewelled him from Afghanistan’s borders. It was 2002 and Mr Hussaini was 14, alone and stateless.
He...
Footpath mural livens up Melton South
Colourful life has been injected into Melton South’s Station Road.
As part of the Linking Melton South project, residents have created a footpath mural in...
Rockbank set for major transformation
Rockbank is set to be the newest high-growth suburb in Melbourne’s west and eventually home to more than 25,000 people.
Last month, Planning Minister Richard...
Early start to the fire season predicted
Bushfire season is expected to start early this summer due to a strengthening El Nino weather system and a decade of below-average rainfall.
The Southern...
Moorabool council welcomes youth grants
Moorabool council has welcomed a new state government plan to involve more country youth in council and community affairs.
Last week, state Youth Affairs Minister...
Honour among pizza peers
Tony and Mary Ramondetta have dedicated 18 years of their lives to serving Italian food to the Melton community.
Their efforts were honoured last month...
Mall strips surrounding traders’ hopes
The owner of a small electronics business in Melton’s Bakery Square shopping strip has blamed a nearby mall for a dramatic decline in sales.
David...
Classes in wonderland
A fantasy world came to life at Melton South Primary School last week when grade 1 and 2 pupils dressed up as their favourite...
Teaching children the importance of gratitude
Parents of youngsters attending early- education centres showed their appreciation of these other ‘significant adults’ in their children’s lives as part of Early Childhood...
Community order given to repeat offender
A Melton West man has been given a community corrections order despite being non-compliant to similar orders and aggressive towards corrections services staff in...
Slab heave damages another Melton West home
A Melton West woman is continuing a fight for compensation despite a Melton South building company being ordered to pay her more than $60,000...
More ambulances bypassing Werribee Mercy
Ambulances have been forced to bypass Werribee Mercy Hospital’s emergency department more often over the past year due to a spike in demand.
The recently...
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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...
