Tag: community
Clubs regroup to fight for funds
Local sports clubs that missed out on funding following the federal election are preparing to start lobbying again.
Three clubs received a commitment of federal...
On-field rivalries put on ice
On the field this Saturday, the Bacchus Marsh and Darley clash will be as fierce as ever.
But the clubs will also be teaming up...
Hobby hits gold reward
Avid coin collector Pauline Lippold has taken out a national competition, but she says her new friendships are the biggest reward from her favourite...
Big budget slices to sport, roads
Sports facilities and roads investments are the highlights of the proposed Moorabool council budget.
The draft budget, which is out for community consultation until June...
Railing against rubbish
Discarded furniture and rubbish is causing dismay for users of the Melton station carpark.
The station carpark, on the corner of Exford and Staughton streets...
Green thumbs and garden fun
The Melton Botanic Garden will be on full display this weekend.
The garden, and the volunteers who look after it, are taking part in the...
Green thumbs and garden fun
The Melton Botanic Garden will be on full display this weekend.
...
Try-out time a Melton hit
Melton’s up-and-coming young musicians are being called on to showcase their talents at a new monthly open mic event.
Running on the first Tuesday of...
Capturing cultures
Hopetoun Park’s Wayne Quilliam is closing in on his 300th exhibition, but he’s still finding new ways to inspire and spark conversations.
The veteran photographer...
MPs returned in Labor loss
Local Labor MPs Brendan O’Connor and Catherine King have been returned to federal Parliament, but many of their election pledges lie in tatters following...
Bullying fight goes online
A nationwide online anti-bullying campaign will launch in Melton this week.
The event, titled Project Rockit, will bring together more than 300 students from 15...
MY PLACE: Collette Glare
Collette Glare is the secretary of the Melton South Community House. She spoke with Ewen McRae.
What is your connection to Melton?
I have lived in Melton...
All eyes on the alpacas
Young bookworms are urged to visit Melton and Caroline Springs’ libraries this Wednesday to join in a national event.
The special storytime will take place...
All eyes on the alpacas
Young bookworms are urged to visit Melton and Caroline Springs’ libraries this Wednesday to join in...
Hospital tops budget wish list
A hospital business case and more funding to deal with rapid growth are at the top of Melton council’s wish list ahead of the...
Latest
40 years on air
After 40 years of working in community radio, Melton community radio DJ Duane Zigliotto is more passionate than ever.
Mr Zigliotto, who started as a...
