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Kidsafe Victoria calls for booster seat law change
Kidsafe Victoria is calling for legislative changes to make booster seats mandatory for children until they are 10 years of age and/or pass the...
University warns of holiday health problems
On the cusp of summer holidays, Aussie kids, including those from Melton and Moorabool, are looking forward to some well-deserved time off. But too...
’Major overhaul’ needed for buses
Western suburbs advocacy alliance LeadWest has joined in the chorus of calls urging the state government to conduct a major overhaul of Victoria’s bus...
Free mental health help
The recently established Local Service in Melton is now providing free access to support via telehealth for anyone aged 26 years and over -...
Calling all creatives
Melton and Moorabool artists and creatives are invited to apply to the state government’s Creative Projects Fund.
The program supports independent artists and creative workers...
New centre for Bacchus
Bacchus Marsh is home to a new aquatic and recreation centre.
On Tuesday the first stage of the Moorabool centre was opened to the...
Leaving school with a healthy headspace
The end of year 12 is an exciting time of new beginnings, however, it is also a time where young people have been through...
Stamp duty scrapped
The state government has finalised a reform that will progressively abolish stamp duty on commercial and industrial properties, including those in Melton and Moorabool.
According...
Free fertility care in the west
Residents in Melbourne’s west will now have access to free, comprehensive fertility care closer to home.
Officially launched on December 11, the new Public...
Pitch perfect summer
Local cricket and footy is set for a new era at the Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve following the completion of new works.
Community Sport Minister...
‘Only God can sentence me’: shooter’s outburst at judge
A man who shot his ex-wife's new partner at a flower stall has directed a tirade of abuse towards a Supreme Court justice after...
Funds for sports stars
Staughton College, Melton West Primary School and Kurunjang Secondary College are all receiving $30,000 to foster their future sports stars.
The funding comes from...
Schools back again
Diggers Rest residents were among former Sunbury state and high school students dating back to 1959 who gathered on Thursday, December 7, to share...
Melton prepares for ’tumbleweed storm’
Some properties in Melton could be affected by tumbleweeds in the coming weeks.
Residents may recall how strong winds swept dried weeds into people’s yards...
Santa Ray spreads joy
Raymond Gregory Thorp has been working hard to ensure there’s no shortage of Christmas Cheer in Melton this year, whether it’s volunteer Santa work,...
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Jasmine Kamboj has been named in the Cricket Victoria under-16 girls Vic Metro team for the national championships. She currently plays for Carlton and...
