Melton drivers face twin blitz on drugs and drink
Melton police have started a double blitz in a bid to catch drivers under the influence of drink and drugs.
Operation Torpedo will focus on...
Schools head Melton council’s wishlist to state government
Education projects, including new schools, head a list of projects Melton council wants the state government to fund in the next five years.
The wishlist...
No cuts to Melton police numbers, says Police Minister Kim Wells
Labor Party claims that the Napthine government has reduced frontline police have been dismissed as baseless.
Police Minister Kim Wells responded angrily to opposition police...
Gilson College’s new $1.8 million grade 5 and 6 complex comes together
On-site construction of Gilson College’s new $1.8 million grade 5 and 6 complex took just 12 weeks to complete.
In line with latest building trends,...
Melton emergencies project funded
Melton council has welcomed a state government funding announcement that will help develop a multi-stage community “resilience” program.
The Victorian government is providing $91,700 to...
Victorian welfare group gives Hockey stick
A Victorian welfare agency has joined the widespread attack on Treasurer Joe Hockey’s comments that low-income people won’t be hit as hard by a...
Road revision for western suburbs seniors
Older western suburbs drivers are being offered a free and confidential check of their driving techniques and vehicle safety as part of a plan...
Huge rise in people living rough around Melton
The number of homeless people living in Melton has risen 30 per cent since 2006, according to the latest statistics.
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures,...
Men’s Shed on the move to larger space in Ballan
Ballan Men’s Shed is moving into bigger premises.
Work has started on fitting out the new shed behind the Senior Citizens’ building, with members doing...
100 years of caring up for Ballan Red Cross
Ballan Red Cross will bring out its finest china this month to celebrate its centenary.
Also marking the milestone will be a bench seat and...
Bacchus Marsh Grammar’s student tea time serves high purpose
An array of sweets, treats and, of course, tea will grace the menu for Bacchus Marsh Grammar School’s high teas, being hosted every Thursday...
$16m in ‘missing’ superannuation in Melton and surrounds
More than $16 million in lost superannuation is waiting to be claimed in Melton and surrounding suburbs, according to statistics released by the Australian...
Melton helpers hampered by food shortage
A Melton couple renowned for helping people in need are calling on the community to dig deep and join their cause.
John and Lynda Southall...
Rat poison link to dead and ill horses in Bacchus Marsh
Police are investigating the suspected poisoning of two horses in Bacchus Marsh.
One of the horses died in June and the other is being treated...
Cash boost for green teams across Melton
Community and environmental groups in Melton are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $2000 from Western Water.
Three types of funding are...
Latest
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...
