News
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Baby first is key to plan
Melton parents are among hundreds of people across the north-west suburbs who will learn skills to potentially save children’s lives. North Western Melbourne Primary Health…
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Heat turned up in push for pool
A Bacchus Marsh woman is calling on her fellow residents to help reignite the push for a heated indoor pool. Funding an indoor swimming…
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Tram crew’s cafe ready for big brew
Springside P-9 College students have breathed new life into an old Z-class tram as part of an innovative education program. Year 7, 8 and 9…
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Financial woes sting residents
Melton and Bacchus Marsh have been counted among Victoria’s bankruptcy hotspots, an Australian Financial Security Authority report shows. Between July and September this year, 44…
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It’s all about the base
Melton State Emergency Service crews and volunteers are set to have a new base that would service the Caroline Springs and Plumpton area. The project…
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Police frustrated with motorists
Police are disappointed by the number of motorists who gambled with their lives over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Close to 150 motorists were caught…
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A peek at Melton’s past
Descendents of a pioneering Melton family helped open a time capsule last week in a celebration of 25 years of history. Members of the Pinkerton…
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Buskers converge on Melton
Buskers have converged on Melton’s town centre for a free music and entertainment festival. Melton council’s Live @ the Horse series has been running for…
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Tatchell takes the lead
The next 12 months will be veteran councillor Paul Tatchell’s third, and possibly final, stint in the top job at Moorabool council. The central…
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A model day out gets airborne
Large-scale model aircraft, hamburgers and hot dogs will all be part of a fun-fuelled Melton Model Aircraft Association open day. The free event will give…
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Street art springs to life
Street and stencil artist HAHA is bringing his art and ideas to Melton. Those keen to unleash their inner creativity joined HAHA – aka Regan…
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A time to remember
Thousands are expected to gather in Melton to commemorate the dead and celebrate the living for Remembrance Day this weekend. Saturday, November 11, marks the…
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Family reaches out
A Bacchus Marsh mother is calling on Moorabool businesses to help fund an education seminar so parents can learn more about DiGeorge syndrome. Three-year-old…
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Rockbank’s NBN work gets rolling
Rockbank’s move into the National Broadband Network (NBN) digital age has begun. Construction is gearing up to connect more than 300 homes and businesses to…













