Action Jaxon takes on Eureka challenge
A 15-year-old cystic fibrosis sufferer will face the race of his life when he takes on the 88-storey Eureka Climb next month.
Jaxon Urlichs, from...
Animal Land Children’s Farm celebrates 30 years
Diggers Rest Animal Land Children’s Farm turns 30 soon – and, true to farm-style hospitality, an epic birthday party has been organised.
Activities including egg-and-spoon,...
Ballan’s cricketers see in season with new pitch
Ballan’s cricketers are in for a great surprise this season.
A new synthetic turf cricket pitch at the Ballan Recreation Reserve has been installed as...
Halloween walking bus comes to Diggers Rest
Zombies, monsters and witches are out. Diggers Rest’s children will find themselves in a scary and not-so-scary world when the Halloween Walking ‘Bus’ comes...
Judge dismisses appeal for ‘outrageous’ crimes
A Supreme Court judge has dismissed an application to review the sentence of a 26-year-old man, describing his crime spree as “outrageous”.
But Justice Phillip...
Melton health hub construction to start in 2016
Construction on the long-awaited $21 million health hub at Melton will start next year.
The former state government pledged $14 million to build Victoria’s first...
CFA rookie recognised for ‘giving back’
Instead of constantly “taking” from the community, Lalitha Koya decided to “give back”.
About two years ago, shortly after the birth of his son, Mr...
State urged to finish Moorabool road projects
Moorabool council is urging the state government to get a move on and finish Bacchus Marsh traffic improvements, announced 18 months ago.
In 2013, the...
More reporting leads to jump in stalking offences
Increased reporting of domestic violence has sparked a jump in the number of stalking offences.
The latest Crime Statistics Agency data reports on 300 people...
Melton imagines a week without violence
Powerful messages of hope, respect and resilience will be sprawled across Melton this month.
As part of Week Without Violence events, Djerriwarrh Health Services (DJHS)...
Lions charity raffle trailer stolen at Diggers Rest
Diggers Rest Lions Club members are reeling after thieves stole a trailer due to be raffled for charity.
On Friday, September 18, club secretary Bob...
Family seeks justice after Toolern Vale hit-run
The family of a young cyclist seriously injured after she was knocked off her bike in a callous hit-and-run say they want the person...
Key agencies face grilling at Fiskville probe
The Country Fire Authority, Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority and Worksafe will go under the microscope as the state government’s inquiry into Fiskville extends into...
Melton car theft rate worrying police
More than 320 cars were stolen at Melton in the past financial year – a trend that’s worrying experts and police.
The National Motor Vehicle...
Melton women call for more refuge funding
An online petition urging the state government to invest in more women’s refuges in the western suburbs has attracted only 17 signatures in a...
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Bloods suffer first loss
Melton suffered its first in year as East Point got some revenge in the Ballarat Football League grand final rematch on Saturday.
The Bloods last...
