Bacchus Marsh rides into World War 1 history
Bacchus Marsh rode and marched back into a time long gone last weekend to mark the centenary of the town’s first volunteers leaving to...
All hands to the mural at St Dominic’s school
The pupils of St Dominic’s school in Melton painted hundreds of unwanted CDs to create a mural for the school yard.
The pupils formed a...
Get scoop on swoops as magpies hit breeding season
There’s nothing quite like a close encounter with a swooping magpie to alert you to the breeding habits of native bird species.
The Department of...
Nationals’ MP hopeful hits Ballan township
The Nationals candidate for Buninyong, Sonia Smith, is taking politics to the people by setting up a campaign office in Moorabool.
The lawyer and new...
Lerderderg River trail: Walkers back on track
Bushwalkers can enjoy close to five kilometres of Moorabool’s trails again following completion of the Lerderderg River walking trail.
The trail was opened on September...
You’re not alone: War on family violence steps up
A major community forum this month will have a message for victims of domestic violence: You’re not alone.
Melton police will take part in the...
Bushwalker falls down cliff at Werribee Gorge State Park near Ballan
A bushwalker is recovering in hospital after falling down a cliff in the Werribee Gorge State Park.
The man had fallen down a cliff while...
Bacchus Marsh: Caravan rollover spoils holiday for four | Photos
A weekend roadtrip to Adelaide took a bad turn for four people in their early 20s, when the caravan they were travelling in jackknifed...
Moorabool council vows to fight for kindergarten kids
Moorabool Shire Council has vowed to pursue more funding for early learning services so children don’t miss out on kindergarten places.
The council is calling...
Ice-bucket challenge comes to Melton Toyota
Inspired by the sunshine, Melton Toyota general sales manager Ray Parson thought Friday was the perfect day to accept the ice-bucket challenge, which involves...
‘Ice’ rise fuels Melton’s crime rate, say police
The highly addictive and harmful drug “ice” is one of the factors driving crime in Melton, according to police.
Acting Inspector Trevor King said there...
Help name new suburbs across the City of Melton
Time is running out for residents to have their say on naming new suburbs across the City of Melton.
Melton council is inviting the community...
Melton drivers face twin blitz on drugs and drink
Melton police have started a double blitz in a bid to catch drivers under the influence of drink and drugs.
Operation Torpedo will focus on...
Schools head Melton council’s wishlist to state government
Education projects, including new schools, head a list of projects Melton council wants the state government to fund in the next five years.
The wishlist...
No cuts to Melton police numbers, says Police Minister Kim Wells
Labor Party claims that the Napthine government has reduced frontline police have been dismissed as baseless.
Police Minister Kim Wells responded angrily to opposition police...
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