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Melton West: Passenger dies in Western Freeway crash

One person has died and four have been injured in a two-car crash on the Western Freeway in Melton West. A Victoria Police spokeswoman said...

We’re not moving, say upper house’s Finn, Elsbury

Western Metropolitan Liberal MPs Bernie Finn and Andrew Elsbury have ruled out contesting the newly formed seat of Sunbury at next year’s state election. Speaking...

Elders reach out to Maoris, Islanders across west

Maori elders from across the western suburbs will walk the streets in a bid to help young people at risk. The group, known as the...

Melton mayor: Bob Turner a beacon for battlers

Youth issues, advocating for elderly residents and being a voice for people in need are among the main priorities for Melton’s 94th mayor, Bob...

Moorabool mayor: Paul Tatchell takes holisitic path

New mayor Paul Tatchell says he will focus on grassroots issues after being elected to Moorabool’s top job for the first time. Cr Tatchell received...

Cash to add glee, attendance to Moorabool festivals

Organisers of major local events believe extra funding from Moorabool council will allow them to step up their marketing efforts and boost crowd numbers. The...

Melton council demands more cash for aged care

Melton council has called on state and federal governments to increase investment in aged care after Western Health’s decision to close Reg Geary House...

Melton’s Layla is ready to make capital saves

Melton’s Layla Lopez is thrilled about being chosen to represent Victoria in the under-12 division of next year’s national futsal championships in Canberra. Layla, 10,...

Sunbury vote spawns uncertainty about shire’s future

The Sunbury poll result has evoked mixed reactions, with some voters saying they didn’t really understand what they were voting on and most...

Thanks for your helping hand to help others

Diggers Rest’s senior and junior football clubs were among 20 community groups to receive grants from Sunbury’s Helping Hand. More than $55,000 was awarded to...

Unruly patrons face lengthy ban in Moorabool

Patrons involved in violent or antisocial behaviour could be banned from Moorabool pubs and clubs for up to two years. The tougher penalties are part...

Melton South nursing home closure leaves 30 looking for bed

Joe Coyne isn’t sure where his 86-year-old wife Norma, who has severe dementia, will live next year. Mrs Coyne is one of 30 residents of...

Lions share in bounty at Melton Botanic Garden

Melton Lions Club member Peter Dennis (pictured) is looking forward to getting his hands dirty in an indigenous garden thanks to funding from Western...

Fireys get down to work across Moorabool

Six seasonal firefighters have joined park rangers in Moorabool to carry out fire-protection work and respond to bushfires throughout the summer. Department of Environment and...

Specialists help remove barriers to learning in Moorabool

Moorabool pupils will soon have extra support for family issues affecting their schoolwork and social development. Darley Primary School principal Simon Cornock said the state...

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Labor retains west

Voters across Melton and Moorabool largely backed Labor at the ballot box this election, with the party retaining the seats of both Hawke and...