Tag: community
City of refugee stories
The food and stories of refugees and asylum seekers will be shared this week as Melton celebrates Refugee Week.
While there are events planned for...
Travel warning as line closes
Ballarat line commuters are being warned to plan for extended travel times, when trains stop running for two weeks as works at Rockbank station...
New place for e-waste
Caroline Springs residents will soon find it easier to dispose of their e-waste.
E-waste is one of the fastest-growing streams of waste worldwide, and covers...
Rescuing the rescuers
A downpour last week has led to a flood of support for a local animal rescue...
The romance of local lore
Shirleyrose Rowe has lived in Bacchus Marsh for 35 years – but her book captures a...
Families dive right in
Adam Dovile is not letting the cold weather stop him getting in a regular swim, and he’s bringing his daughters along for the fun.
Ruby...
The romance of local lore
Shirleyrose Rowe has lived in Bacchus Marsh for 35 years – but her book captures a much longer stretch of the town’s history.
Ninety-three-year-old Rowe,...
Rockbank growth surges ahead
Rockbank continues to be one of the highest growth areas in the country, with Woodlea estate expecting to double its population by the end...
Department of youth
At just 15, Lily Trethowan is taking a leading role in state youth affairs.
The Bacchus Marsh teenager is part of the 2019 Youth Congress,...
Rescuing the rescuers
A downpour last week has led to a flood of support for a local animal rescue shelter.
The Bacchus Marsh region experienced a high amount...
Park works complete
While the weather may be chilly, there’s never been a better time to get out and about in Melton after the opening of three...
Driving daily results
Ten years after it launched, the Djerriwarrh Community Services L2P program is proving more popular than ever.
The program matches volunteers with learner drivers to...
State moves ahead on hospital
The long-awaited Melton hospital is a step closer to reality after last week’s state budget.
Making good on a pre-election promise, the state government announced...
Molly lets her hair down
It took Molly three years to grow her hair almost to her waist – and just minutes for it to come off.
The Melton nine-year-old...
Shared experiences help heal
John Naidu joined the Australian Army straight out of high school with the dream of seeing the world, and during a 15-year career he...
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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...
