Tag: News
Tutoring program hits the mark
By Ewen McRae
As Victorian students bunker down for the remaining weeks of remote learning, Woodlea is offering a complimentary online tutoring program for...
Spike in crime in Melton
By Ewen McRae
Crime is up across the Melton region according to latest Crime Statistics Agency data.
Despite months of lockdown limiting movement outside of households,...
Support for footy players
A new mental health support group aimed at local footballers is set to kick off next month.
The group is the brainchild of Paul Rigg...
Licence testing resumes
The time has come for learner drivers to hit the roads, with license testing resuming in Moorabool recently.
Testing was put on hold earlier this...
On the road to reopening
By Ewen McRae
The roadmap to COVID recovery is now clearer, with case numbers continuing to fall and a number of restrictions lifted this week.
On...
Lochinvar Art in class of its own
Lochinvar Art is tuned to the minute for the Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup on October 10 says trainer-driver David Moran, who will now decide...
Virus cases plummet
By Ewen McRae
Active cases of COVID-19 continue to plummet locally, with the statewide average falling dramatically in the past week.
Melton had 70 active cases...
Festival turns to radio
A new look for the Victorian Seniors Festival will see the program delivered straight to your lounge room.
The festival, which is in its 38th...
Jail for carjacker
A man who stole a car at knifepoint before leading police on a high-speed chase through Caroline Springs has been sentenced to more than...
Spoonville brings joy
In a year of staying apart, Parkwood Green Primary School has found a novel way to bring their community together.
Following on from a global...
Stepping up in support of mental health
While locals are spending more time indoors than ever, one firefighter isn’t letting that stop him stepping up to a physical challenge.
Caroline Springs CFA...
Hospital ‘key’ to economic recovery
By Ewen McRae
A new Melton hospital would create thousands of jobs and inject millions into the local economy according to a new report.
West of...
Council dishes up fee relief
By Ewen McRae
Moorabool council is embracing the push for more outdoor dining across the municipality.
As part of a state government call for more restaurants...
Out and about
2209Playgrounds
By Esther Lauaki
Braybrook’s Tenterfield Park was abuzz last week as families emerged from their homes and enjoyed some warmer weather.
Thankful Brimbank parents were able...
Melton reaches virus milestone
By Ewen McRae
Melton has passed a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19, with less than 100 cases of the virus now active in...
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Pink Galahs is laughing
With a brilliant dash up the sprint lane three-year-old filly Pink Galahs bettered Australia’s leading trotting mares and delivered Matt Craven a victory dripping...
