News
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Broncos call for help
The Melton’s Broncos girls’ tag team players are dead keen on rugby league and their club would love to offer them more avenues to move…
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Refugees celebrating a new life
Mary Sasa’s hope for her family was that they live a peaceful life in Australia. Ms Sasa and her husband travelled to Australia with their…
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A lifetime of service honoured
Serving the Melton community is a way of life for Stephen Hirt. The long-time Country Fire Authority captain was awarded a medal of the Order…
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Violinist on the rise
When Nyssa Sanguansri was three years old, she saw a television cartoon of Bugs Bunny playing the violin. That inspired her to ask her parents…
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100 years of fortitude
Royal blood might not flow through Edna Veitch’s veins but she was treated like a queen for a day when she celebrated her 100th birthday…
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Come and cosplay with us
The lines between fantasy and reality can get a little blurry when you’re a cosplayer – but a group of enthusiasts want to send a…
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Big plans for tiny parks
Ballan residents could have several “pocket parks” to enjoy by the end of next month, thanks to the efforts of the local arboretum group. The…
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Sunbury businesses fuel loyalty
Sunbury businesses are uniting in a campaign to encourage residents to go local. Several shops have jumped on board a co-operative fuel discount program that…
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Brigades get field command vehicle
Fire brigades across Wyndham and Melton are getting help with their response capabilities. The Mount Cottrell Group of the CFA has received its own…
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Melton syndicate wins $1.3 million
Have you checked your lottery ticket yet? Punters are being encouraged to check their numbers because some members of a Melton syndicate may not know…
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MY BRIMBANK
What’s your connection to Brimbank? I was born here and have been living in the area since. I’m currently living in Cairnlea. What…
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Malmsbury: Staff living in fear of inmates
By Benjamin Preiss/The Age Youth detention centre staff are refusing to report assaults against them to police because they fear revenge attacks from inmates, Victoria’s…
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Sunbury is raising the bar for men’s health
Sunbury is working to raise the bar for men’s health. A free tradie breakfast, part of Australia’s Men’s Health Week (June 12-18), will be held…
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Arts makes the scene
More than 600 creations will fill the Bacchus Marsh public hall for Rotary’s upcoming art show. The art show, in its 47th year and the…
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Honouring the helpers
Volunteers form the backbone of Djerriwarrh Health Services. Ten of those vital helpers were honoured for their long service with an award presentation and lunch…













