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Living the dream

Calling all dreamers! Organisers of the annual Melton South Dream Big festival need volunteers to help plan and deliver the popular community event. Local arts, culture,...

From tip to parkland

Moorabool residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help plant 7000 new trees in Darley at the Grow West Community Planting Day...

Big spending budget for Melton

The Taylors Hill area is a big winner in Melton council’s 2017-2018 budget, with $10 million earmarked for the construction of sports ovals, pavilions...

MY PLACE: Daryl Akers

What’s your connection with Melton?   I have lived in Melton for most of my adult life. My children were born here and grew up here....

Mates rally for Robbie’s wishes

The Melton community is rallying around a man who was recently diagnosed with motor neuron disease to help him achieve his dreams. Robbie Caliste was...

Calling on residents for food drive

Melton and Moorabool residents are being encouraged to give generously to Foodbank Victoria’s annual food appeal. Combined Churches Caring Melton is one of a number...

Expenses scandal moves to ‘investigation stage’

Police are investigating the use of taxpayers’ money by the Victorian Parliament’s former speaker and his deputy after they made questionable expenses claims for...

Melton by the numbers

Anna Munro describes herself as the “average” resident – even though she doesn’t quite tick all the boxes of a Meltonian as revealed in...

Two deliver goal bounty for Melton

A stunning six-goal haul from Stephen Lawrence guided Melton to an important win over Collegians in Vic League 3 men’s hockey at the weekend. With...

Melton eyes off finals

Melton has jumped into the Ballarat Football League top six, overcoming untimely injuries and running over the top of East Point in the last...

A different kind of bill shock in Plumpton

Plumpton residents say they were puzzled when they realised last week that they now live in suburbs called Fraser Rise and Bonnie Brook. Fraser Rise...

Broncos call for help

The Melton’s Broncos girls’ tag team players are dead keen on rugby league and their club would love to offer them more avenues to...

A lifetime of service honoured

Serving the Melton community is a way of life for Stephen Hirt. The long-time Country Fire Authority captain was awarded a medal of the Order...

Come and cosplay with us

The lines between fantasy and reality can get a little blurry when you’re a cosplayer – but a group of enthusiasts want to send...

Big plans for tiny parks

Ballan residents could have several “pocket parks” to enjoy by the end of next month, thanks to the efforts of the local arboretum group. The...

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New magistrates appointed

The state government has appointed three new magistrates. On Tuesday, Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes announced Helen Dale, Rachael Hopkins and Carrie O’Shea would be appointed to...