Tag: Melton council
New code for citizenship ceremonies
Changes to citizenship ceremonies were ticked off by Melton council last week, including the introduction of a dress code for all attendees.
As part of...
Carpark fines under review
A Melton man is fighting the council over a number of parking fines in the town centre, claiming they are unenforceable.
Chris D’Abaco was fined...
Carli new Melton mayor
Councillor Lara Carli is the new mayor of Melton, after holding off a strong challenge from incumbent Bob Turner at last week's mayoral election.
Cr...
Reserve’s renewed life
Arbour Boulevard Reserve is set to be transformed into a vibrant community park.
The Burnside Heights park is currently just an open space but is...
Food truck park bid blocked
Plans for an expanded food truck park in Melton this summer are in disarray, following a decision by council officers to knock back a...
Caring for those in need
Melton council has partnered with a social service agency to deliver emergency relief for local families in need.
Council and CatholicCare launched the program last...
Childcare centre gets green light
A new childcare centre is set to be built in Melton, despite concerns about congestion at its Coburns Road site.
Melton council last week approved...
Melton South land sale approved
Melton council has endorsed the sale of land in Melton South to the Department of Health and Human Services, paving the way for a...
Councils fail to appeal tip expansion
Melton council has not appealed the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) decision to allow a large expansion of the Melbourne Regional Landfill at...
Councillor Melissa De Santis resigns
Melton councillor Melissa De Santis has resigned from the council, effective immediately.
Cr De Santis cited personal reasons for her decision.
Melton mayor Bob Turner thanked Cr...
Melton council pokies decision slammed
Melton council has approved a 29-year lease extension allowing AFL club Essendon to continue operating poker machines at Melton Country Club.
The council unanimously voted...
Bombers plan life without pokies
AFL club Essendon is vowing to become less reliant on pokies, despite the state government announcing new 20-year licences.
The Bombers have made more than
$23...
Turner takes top job for third time
Transport, infrastructure and health services are among the big challenges that lie head for returning Melton mayor Bob Turner.
Cr Turner will don the mayoral...
Melton council’s tainted waste crackdown
Cameras and GPS tracking devices have been installed in Melton council rubbish trucks to crack down on residents contaminating green waste bins with household...
Smart start help for Melton entrepreneurs
Melton council has scored $80,000 in state government funding to “unearth” the community’s hidden start-up talent.
The Hot House Project, a three-phase program featuring more...
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2024 Deeble nominees
Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2024 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month.
The...
