40-year plan ignores population growth, says MP
The state government’s new 40-year planning strategy fails to address how Melton will cope with ongoing population growth, according to Melton Labor MP Don...
Have your say on TAFE’s budget cuts
Cuts to TAFE funding are back in the spotlight following the launch of a ‘Rescue TAFE in the West’ survey.
The Greens are inviting present...
Worrying fire season will challenge CFA, region
The CFA’s northern and western metropolitan regional chief has warned of ‘‘a very busy season’’ for emergency services given the high potential for grassfires.
Commander...
It’s a cow of a job
Bacchus Marsh farmer Neville Wilkie and Crookslea Doreen have returned to their farm after winning the intermediate guernsey heifer title at the Royal Melbourne...
Lament on landfill
Residents living near a Caroline Springs landfill believe not enough is being done to stop rubbish escaping the facility.
They say rubbish has ended up...
Rockbank cameras to catch illegal dumpers
Authorities have installed CCTV cameras valued at $25,000 to catch people illegally dumping rubbish near Rockbank train station.
The cameras, jointly funded by the state...
Honour scroll finds a new home
The dying wish of a former Melton man has been granted, with relatives donating a family heirloom to the Melton Historical Society.
Desmond Shelley, who...
Highlands plan OK by Moorabool council
A Central Highlands regional growth plan was endorsed by Moorabool council last Wednesday.
The plan identifies preferred locations for activities or development in rural and...
Lerderderg rescue leads to bushwalker plea
A Parks Victoria ranger has urged bushwalkers to plan ahead and ensure they have means of communication in case of emergency after a gruelling...
Growers fear missing out at market
Bacchus Marsh vegetable growers have labelled as “one big disaster” the closure of at least 100 stalls due to lack of space at the...
Clampdown: Woman’s tardiness costs $88,000
Almost 100 motorists with more than $400,000 of outstanding fines were nabbed in a one-day operation last Wednesday.
Automated number-plate recognition technology was used to...
Fencing has more neighbours duelling
Neighbourhood disputes are becoming more common in Melton and Moorabool, with residents typically arguing over fences, trees and bad behaviour.
New data from the Dispute...
Councils put case for money, transport
Increased funding and improvement to public transport in growth areas such as Melton and Hume topped the list of items on the wish list...
Councils put case for money, transport
Increased funding and improvement to public transport in growth areas such as Melton and Hume topped the list of items on the wish list...
Millions for Melton in schools plan deal
FOURTEEN schools in Melton are to gain millions of dollars through the Better Schools Plan, which has been endorsed by the state government after...
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Greg Lynn to be sentenced for killing missing camper
Former Caroline Springs Airline pilot Greg Lynn will finally learn his fate, four months after he was convicted of murdering missing camper Carol Clay...
