Bacchus Marsh resident joins a cause close to her heart
Bacchus Marsh’s Joan Gauci-Quigley is a sister, daughter, friend, wife and breast cancer survivor.
She will join hundreds of people at the MCG this Saturday...
Precious gift makes Taylors Hill mum’s special day
It’s that one day of the year when mothers can kick back, demand breakfast in bed and, if they’re lucky, score a present or...
$14.3m rail upgrade near Ballan expected to speed up train trips
A key part of improving rail services on the Ballarat line will be included in the state budget.
A passing loop will be built near...
Cafferkey fund helps provide ‘safe place’ in Moorabool
Djerriwarrh Health will expand its Moorabool youth services over the next few months thanks to more than $10,000 from an appeal launched in memory...
Melton West mum’s tragedy fuels cry for greater support
Under-funded support services for vulnerable women are struggling to meet demand, according to Women’s Health West chief executive Robyn Gregory.
Urging the state government to...
Careers forums offer hope to Melton jobseekers
More than 60 Melton jobseekers, including Aiden McAleer, turned up at a careers forum last Tuesday.
The forum, at the Melton Library and Learning Hub,...
Agriculture minister, farmers plough fertile ground
The future of agriculture was the main focus of a meeting between Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh and 40 local farmers in Dunnstown last Tuesday.
Rural...
Sarah Cafferkey’s mum in walk to push for ‘common sense’ law
The mother of murdered Bacchus Marsh woman Sarah Cafferkey is urging residents to join a campaign for a public register of convicted sex offenders.
Noelle...
Fiona Warzywoda’s family asks ‘how many more?
Heartbroken relatives of slain Melton West mother Fiona Warzywoda say the justice system has again failed victims of family violence.
In a statement released before...
Lydia Lassila jumps into Diggers Rest library launch
Winter Olympic medallist Lydia Lassila has unveiled a new library collection at Diggers Rest Community Centre.
Lassila read to primary school pupils as part of...
Bacchus Marsh traffic plans get 3D treatment at information sessions
Long-awaited plans to improve traffic woes in Bacchus Marsh will go on show this week.
VicRoads will display maps and models of works proposed for...
Blackwood residents angry over reserve committee replacement
A decision to replace a reserve committee with a state government-appointed panel has angered Blackwood residents.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) is...
National Broadband Network questions remain for Darley
Five months after their last request, many Darley residents are still waiting for the National Broadband Network Company (NBNCo) to confirm whether a local...
Sunshine stabbing: Vigil for slain Melton West mum
Heart-broken relatives of slain mother-of-four Fiona Warzywoda say the Victorian justice system has once again failed victims of family violence.
Ms Warzywoda, 33, of Melton...
Breeding code changes anger Melton animal rights advocates
The founder of a Melton animal rescue service has slammed “last-minute” amendments to breeding codes, accusing the state government of backflipping on policies designed...
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Managing festive stress
Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times.
While the festive season comes with expectations of fun family get-togethers, the reality can...
