Fast-tracking ovarian cancer diagnosis
A woman’s chances of surviving ovarian cancer at least five years after diagnosis come down to the toss of a coin – just 49...
Waste voucher boost considered
Residents across the Melton municipality could receive more annual waste collection vouchers, with the council set to explore the feasibility of an increase.
At the...
Improving Leakes Rd safety
A local advocacy group has welcomed Melton’s council’s inclusion of a road safety upgrade on Leakes Road in Rockbank in its draft budget,...
Community boost for Moorabool
Thirteen groups from across Moorabool were selected to receive community grants under the council’s March funding round.
Under this round, Moorabool received 17 applications across...
Pushing for global peace
Rotary Caroline Springs is hosting a ceremony to officially unveil a new peace pole at the Caroline Springs Library next week, with five more...
Volunteer equipment grants open
Applications for the 2025-26 round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) are now open.
This year the state government has announced an additional...
VU wins gold at the Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards
Victoria University (VU) has won gold at the 2025 Australian LGBTQI+ Inclusion Awards, the second year in a row that it has been recognised...
Winter works heat up as tunnel’s near completion
The Metro Tunnel Project is heating up this winter as it undertakes a full day of trial operations on Melbourne’s rail network for the...
Refugee Week film screening
Celebrating Refugee Week, Melton Library will host a special film screening with the Aspiring Young Africans Foundation (ASPYA).
The documentary Reclaimed Voices, produced by the...
Students snuggle up to a good cause
Diggers Rest Primary School students are the leading force behind a new school-wide fundraiser.
The student leadership team have organised a drive throughout...
Free yoga sessions
For those looking to improve their health and better deal with the stresses of modern life, a series of free yoga classes and mindfulness...
Lessons from nature
The power of nature and the lessons we can learn by reconnecting with the natural environment will be the focus of a free talk...
DonateLife Week support call
DonateLife is calling on Australians to grab out your calendar and mark Sunday, July 27 to Sunday, August 3 as DonateLife Week 2025.
With...
Bus crash responders honoured
Seventeen local firefighters were recognised with one of CFA's highest honours for their response to a serious school bus crash in 2022.
Firefighters from Bacchus...
Rescued dog owners ‘elated’
A Trentham East resident and her family felt “elated and in disbelief” when their beloved Labrador Ted was found and rescued from a Wombat...
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Kaing keeps fighting
At just 13 this month’s Don Deeble winner, Louis Kaing, is a two-time national and three-time state taekwondo champion.
He has just returned...
