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...
Zonta Club of Melton making a vital difference
The Zonta Club of Melton Inc. has teamed up with Women’s Health West to deliver vital support packs for women fleeing from domestic violence.
The...
100 up! Rockbank’s Alan McLean celebrates a century
Rockbank resident Alan McLean celebrated his milestone 100th birthday at the weekend with friends and family.
The retired horse trainer’s love of horses and dedication...
Rate cap proposal could cut Melton funds by $32 million
Melton City Council would be stripped of more than $32 million in state government funding over three years under Labor’s proposed council rate cap.
Local...
Bigger Toolern Vale fire station needs recruits to fill it
A “doubling” of the size of Toolern Vale fire station, after the completion of works costing $445,000, means the size of the brigade can...
Pig of a day for three hunters
Two Bacchus Marsh men and a man from Riddells Creek have been slapped with a total of $2166 in fines for using dogs to...
Farmers’ Facebook to connect food producers, consumers
Farmers, distributors and consumers have a new way to connect thanks to the launch of “farmers’ Facebook” on Tuesday.
Called My Farm Store, it allows...
Melton councillors Lara Carli and Kathy Majdlik at loggerheads again
Insults and accusations were traded at last week’s Melton council meeting as councillors Lara Carli and Kathy Majdlik found themselves at loggerheads.
The pair entered...
Blackwood residents still holding on for sewerage connection
About 70 people have attended a meeting to discuss Blackwood’s long-promised sewerage connection and to try to avoid the reputation of being the state’s...
Melton council budget passes, with rate rise
Melton council adopted its 2014-15 budget last week despite receiving almost 200 submissions relating to its 4.8 per cent rates rise.
The motion to adopt...
Use your brains, Melton student Tegan urges teens
A Melton teenager is urging her peers to “think before you act” and consider the potentially devastating consequences of their actions.
Catholic Regional College student...
Diggers Rest Hotel decision on hold, again
The future of the Diggers Rest Hotel still hangs in the balance.
At its meeting last week, Melton council resolved to defer, for no more...
Melton South Primary School goes 3D for geography project
New Zealand, Australia, Iceland, China, Chile - few territories went uncharted when Melton South Primary School grade 5 pupils proudly created 3D maps of...
Cop chopper a mystery no more in Bacchus Marsh
The curiosity of several Bacchus Marsh residents was raised when a police helicopter was seen hovering over Masons Lane on June 22.
Moorabool Inspector Brendon...
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