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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...

Navigating the hook turn

An RACV poll has found that 44 per cent of Victorian respondents feel hook turns are the most challenging driving practice on Victorian roads,...

AFLW practice games for free

The AFL is pleased to announce that the upcoming AFLW Practice Matches will be free to attend for all fans. The practice matches will...

Mental toll of cost of living crisis revealed

The Salvation Army has highlighted the severe mental health toll inflicted by the current cost-of-living crisis on those they assist. According to new research,...

Mandatory Closure Periods To Interrupt Gambling Harm

People experiencing harm from gambling, including those in Melton and Moorabool, will be better protected with mandatory closure periods of gaming machine areas in...

Grants to make kindergartens more inclusive and safe

Kindergartens, including those in Melton and Moorabool, can apply for grants of up to $200,000 to upgrade buildings and playgrounds. The funding is designed to...

Bowel cancer screening now available to 45-49 year olds

Victorians aged 45-49, including those in Melton and Moorabool, can now order a free bowel screening test. The new eligibility comes due to significant...

A taste of Italy

Viva Italia! is coming to the Bowery Theatre this week, showcasing a series of works based on the Italian travels of local artist John...

Caution urged after back-to-back rescues

The Bacchus Marsh State Emergency Service (SES) unit is urging people to be more careful when hiking, after performing two search and rescues in...

Djirra in the West celebrates NAIDOC

Indigenous organisation Djirra celebrated NAIDOC Week with a very special family day at their Djirra in the West headquarters in Kurunjang. Poor weather did not...

Community Calendar

Melton South Community Centre Melton South Community Centre offers a range of First Aid courses, with enrolments open for the next round scheduled for Saturday,...

Grants to help multicultural groups flourish

Three cultural organisations in Melton have received money to pursue infrastructure projects that will help them better serve their communities. This includes the Sri Durga...

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Boot drive kicks goals

A twelve-year old Caroline Springs boy has been scoring some remarkable charitable goals, after successfully running a donation drive at his school in support...