Star Weekly office move all about the BACE
Star Weekly's Melton office is settling into its new home at the Western BACE.
After calling 342 High Street, Melton, home for more than 10 years,...
Sarah Cafferkey’s killer was a ‘model parolee’
A senior Corrections commissioner who labelled Steven James Hunter a “model parolee”, said there were no signs he would return to old habits or...
Port privitisation puts bid to cut trucks in peril
A project that could take thousands of trucks off inner-west streets has been left languishing while the state government pursues its privatisation of Melbourne’s...
Heart disease rife in Melton
Melton has more instances of cardiac arrest than most other municipalities across the state, Heart Foundation data shows.
The only local government areas ranking higher...
Kurunjang puplis celebrate multiculturalism
School uniforms were left hanging in wardrobes last week when Kurunjang Secondary College students donned the clothing of their cultures instead.
Students celebrated their diversity...
MAN up to overcome anger
An anger-management course has been set up in Melton to help the town’s men.
The Men’s Anger Network (MAN) was formed by the Melton Baptist...
Amendments to BMRRR master plans approved
A cricket pitch inside a football oval and upgrades to the grandstand are among changes to the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve (BMRRR) master...
No handbrake on job prospect
Mainstream education doesn’t suit all learners, especially those who prefer practical approaches over the theoretical.
For the practical types, Concern Australia (CA), a group founded...
Wedge Park teachers raise $5300 for autism
The lives of Sam and Chelsea Bowman changed when their nephew Liam was diagnosed with autism last year.
Since then the Bowmans have learned all...
Long ride for refugees
Rohullah Hussaini vividly remembers the day his dad farewelled him from Afghanistan’s borders. It was 2002 and Mr Hussaini was 14, alone and stateless.
He...
Footpath mural livens up Melton South
Colourful life has been injected into Melton South’s Station Road.
As part of the Linking Melton South project, residents have created a footpath mural in...
Rockbank set for major transformation
Rockbank is set to be the newest high-growth suburb in Melbourne’s west and eventually home to more than 25,000 people.
Last month, Planning Minister Richard...
Early start to the fire season predicted
Bushfire season is expected to start early this summer due to a strengthening El Nino weather system and a decade of below-average rainfall.
The Southern...
Moorabool council welcomes youth grants
Moorabool council has welcomed a new state government plan to involve more country youth in council and community affairs.
Last week, state Youth Affairs Minister...
Honour among pizza peers
Tony and Mary Ramondetta have dedicated 18 years of their lives to serving Italian food to the Melton community.
Their efforts were honoured last month...
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Gorton named in under-16 national squad
Ruby Gorton keeps going from strength to strength on the hockey field.
The Eynesbury resident, who has been part of several state sides, has been...
