Citizen alert as crime rise hits Moorabool towns
Moorabool police have warned residents and motorists to be vigilant following a rise in thefts across the shire.
Inspector Brendon McCrory said the increase was...
Melton sports clubs count cost after crime spree
Sports clubs across Melton have been repeatedly targeted by thieves and vandals, leaving them with extensive repair bills.
Police are investigating a string of crimes...
Tributes for Melton ‘hero Leo ‘The Tiger’ Johnson OAM
The Melton community is in mourning after the death of one of its finest.
Leo “The Tiger” Johnson OAM (above) died last week after battling...
Jump Rope for Heart: Fun, charity a perfect fit for Melton PS
Melton Primary School pupils are skipping their way to a healthier future and raising funds for an important cause.
This year’s Jump Rope for Heart...
Mowbray College: Liquidators go after directors
Supreme Court action has been launched against 35 directors of the collapsed Mowbray College.
Court documents show liquidators are chasing the directors of the failed...
MH17 DISASTER: Eynesbury, a town in mourning
The tight-knit community of Eynesbury has paid tribute to the “talented, loving and close family” from the town who lost their lives on Malaysia...
Corporal Cameron Baird: Parents tell a hero’s tale in Bacchus Marsh
The parents of one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers, Corporal Cameron Baird, visited Bacchus Marsh last week to share their son’s story with the...
Bacchus Marsh pet cat left in agony after attack
A Bacchus Marsh family’s pet cat was left in agony and fighting for his life after being attacked in the family’s backyard.
Owner Sarah (above)...
Petrol thefts ‘a massive issue’ says Bacchus Marsh director
Service station owners across Victoria are fed up with petrol thieves robbing their businesses of hundreds of dollars a week.
The Australasian Association of Convenience...
At last, Melton’s Garry is doing what he wants
When Garry Evans decided to pursue a drastic career change, he never thought the rewards would be so great.
The Melton resident had worked in...
Double the celebrations for Taylors Hill twins
Taylors Hill twins Andrew and Natalie are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Australian Multiple Birth Association (AMBA) in style.
The toddlers are among many...
Windfall for Melton, Buninyong learning hubs
Almost $30,000 in grants was awarded to community centres across Melton and Buninyong last week to help with the delivery of programs and services.
Upper...
Ravenhall: Boral’s escaped rubbish a ‘fiasco’, says group
Industrial quantities of rubbish are “escaping” Ravenhall’s Boral landfill multiple times a year, according to a community action group.
Eyal Cohen, of the Boral community...
Melton council chases millions in rates and fines
Melton residents have racked up millions of dollars in unpaid rates and fines, with many being referred to debt collectors.
Melton City Council is chasing...
Melton city grants program gets big thumbs up
Myanmar refugees, children with autism and a model aircraft association are just three of 26 groups that will share in more than $167,500 under...
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As Lifeline prepares for its busiest time of year, Australians are being encouraged to take time out to plan for how they will cope...
