Melton
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Homecoming for new St Anthonys coach
The last time Cam Clayton took the coaching reins at St Anthonys he led them to a B-grade premiership and promotion to the Gisborne and…
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Melton win local derby
Melton spoiled the 300-game party for Melton South stalwart Marc Dransman at the weekend, running out a convincing winner in the Ballarat Football League derby…
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Melton takes stock ahead of finals run
Melton solidified its place in the Vic League 2 hockey top four with a hard-fought win over Werribee on Saturday … but it also came…
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Melton police on hunt for violent home invading teenagers
Melton police are on the hunt for a group of teenagers terrorising families during violent home invasions across the west. Six males armed with hammers…
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Melton rates could rise by more than 2.5 per cent
Rates bills in Melton’s eastern corridor could climb by as much as 12 per cent this year after new property valuations. Despite rate increases being…
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Cops in crisis: Sunshine police custody officers ‘no Melton fix’
Victoria’s police union has scoffed at suggestions custody officers in Sunshine will reduce the “massive burden” faced by “overworked” frontline police in Melton. Responding to…
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Damien Loizou on issues confronting Aboriginal people
Warlpiri man Damien Loizou recently gave a talk at the Bacchus Marsh library about issues confronting Aboriginal people. He speaks with Sumeyya Ilanbey about the…
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Green thumbs needed to plant 3000 trees near Melton
Volunteers are needed to roll up their sleeves, pull on gumboots and plant 3000 trees near Melton. The 11th annual Grow West event will build…
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Melton mums and bubs fitness program takes home top award
Fitness programs used by Melton mums and bubs took home a top national industry award this month. Kangatraining, which runs programs in Burnside, Hillside and…
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Melton attracts growing interest from Sydneysiders buyers
Canny Sydney investors have the Melton property market in their crosshairs. As one of Melbourne’s last affordable property frontiers, Melton is attracting growing interest…
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Local business claims unfair treatment by Melton council
A small-business owner claims his business is being “destroyed” by a $13 million project that’s closed off a busy Melton thoroughfare. Michael Kirby, of XO Accounting,…
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Time to get serious about Melton’s soaring crime rates
Victoria’s Police Minister Lisa Neville says Melton’s spiralling crime rate is causing her concern. “We understand people are genuinely concerned, particularly with increases in theft…
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Endangered species comes to life for children at Melton
Endangered species will come to life at Melton these school holidays. Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Showtime are creating an interactive zoo experience for children to…
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Brookfield woman receives gong for selfless work with children
For the past 26 years, Margaret Behan has devoted herself to helping make life better for children with disabilities. When Ms Behan moved to Brookfield…
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Dogs laid low in pet food scare
Australian producer VIP Pet Foods is investigating after a Melton man found what he thought were pieces of wire in puppy food. Patrick Goudie, 21,…
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