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Melton, Moorabool welcome cash to help stop violence

Melton and Moorabool councils have welcomed the state government’s decision to provide $200,000 to the Municipal Association of Victoria to help prevent violence against...

Melton jobs row over East West Link construction

Melton has become the new front in a political battle over the East West Link, even though it’s nowhere near us. Premier Denis Napthine announced...

Maddingley depot bid stalls at Moorabool council

An application to use and develop land in Maddingley for an agricultural transport depot has stalled, with councillors unable to reach a decision at...

Give us our share of funds, says Melton council

Melton council is calling on the state government to “fund Melbourne fairly” after the latest budget stripped about $1 billion from the 1.3 million...

Melton City Council backs Aussie brand initiatives

Melton City Council has hopped aboard the Australian Made, Australian Grown campaign to help promote “buy local” initiatives. The council will work closely with the...

Melton’s Harrison Motoring Group ‘gives’ back

Melton’s Harrison Motoring Group is driving a new community support initiative. Not-for-profit groups and individuals in need of monetary support are being invited to apply...

Darley Early Years Hub a huge boost to Moorabool families

Families in Moorabool and surrounding areas will benefit from a new multimillion-dollar children’s hub. State Children and Early Childhood Development Minister Wendy Lovell and the...

Snakes alive, be aware and careful across Melton

Melton council is urging residents to be on the lookout for snakes as warmer months approach. Snakes are emerging from hibernation to bake in the...

Heat in the kitchen less disastrous across Melton, Moorabool

Melton and Moorabool residents are getting more fire-savvy, with the latest statistics showing a drop in the number of house fires this winter. But despite...

Game on: ‘Ice’ war declared for Melton, Moorabool sports clubs

Melton and Moorabool sports clubs have been provided with funding to help fight the ‘ice’ scourge. Last week, state Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge announced...

Melton’s famous sleeping horse sculpture put to pasture

Melton’s renowned sleeping horse sculpture has been moved back to its owner’s backyard. Melton council removed the sculpture last week from next to the visitor...

Support for first aid Melton CFA firefighters plan

Melton’s full-time CFA firefighters could receive medical training under a Labor plan to improve emergency response times. Metropolitan Fire Brigade firefighters are already trained in...

Award a walk in the park for Melton’s Leanne Christie

Melton council employee Leanne Christie has been named a national winner at the Heart Foundation’s 2014 Golden Shoe awards. Ms Christie, a local co-ordinator for...

L2P program: A wheely good deal for Melton, Moorabool

A passion for cars and working with young people inspired Gary King to volunteer for Melton and Moorabool’s L2P driver mentoring program. For the past...

Melton high on car  damage list, according to RACV

Melton is among Melbourne’s three worst areas for malicious damage to vehicles. RACV statistics released last week show Melton vehicle owners claimed $79,833 in insurance...

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2024 Deeble nominees

Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2024 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month. The...