Tag: News
Plan ahead when its hot
Commuters using V/Line trains are encouraged to check the website and familiarise themselves with extreme heat timetables, which will provide greater certainty around planning...
Bushfire campaign
Crime Stoppers Victoria is partnering with Victoria Police to remind people, including those in Melton and Moorabool, to consider the consequences of their actions,...
Would you work for you?
The state government is asking employers, including those in Melton and Moorabool, to see themselves through the eyes of young workers and ask: “Would...
Holiday road safety campaign tackles drink driving myths
The state government is reminding Victorians, including those from Melton and Moorabool, to be extra cautious on the roads and not drinking and driving...
Outdoor workers exposed to up to 10 times more UV than indoor workers
SunSmart has warned Victorians working outdoors, including in Melton and Moorabool, they could be exposed to up to 10 times more UV exposure yearly...
Buses needed for ‘isolated’ west
A faster, fairer and better-connected bus network is needed for Melbourne, especially in “under-serviced outer growth areas”, according to new research from the state’s...
Council to consider snake removal
Moorabool councillors have asked for a report to decide if providing a council-run snake removal service is feasible.
Moorabool councillor Rod Ward moved a...
New college building
Djerriwarrh Community College has a new building on the way thanks to a $3 million federal grant.
Students and teachers will soon see the...
50 years of fighting fires
A Mount Cottrell CFA volunteer has been recognised for 50 years of protecting Victorians from disaster.
Lieutenant Graeme Bisby was recently presented with a...
Woman prosecuted for ’disturbing’ animal cruelty
The RSPCA has successfully prosecuted a Melton woman for animal cruelty after her dogs were starved over a prolonged period.
In 2022, RSPCA Victoria received...
V/Line strike looms
Melton and Moorabool commuters are being warned to brace for disruptions to the V/Line network next Wednesday as workers plan to walk off the...
Kryal Castle jousts with the best
Moorabool's medieval theme park Kryal Castle has been crowned the second best tourist attraction in Victoria.
The Victorian Tourism Awards are hosted annually by the...
Better access for leisure centre
A new Changing Places accessible changing facility has been opened at Caroline Springs Leisure Centre.
Coinciding with International Day of People with Disability, which is...
My Place
Meto Yalniz is the owner of the iconic Big Apple Cafe at the entrance to Bacchus Marsh. Meto spoke to Star Weekly about the...
Dr seeks community help for cancer battle
A Long Forest teenager has set up a gofundme to call on the community to aid his doctor mother in her own health battle....
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Police officer struck by car in Diggers Rest
A Fraser Rise man has been charged after allegedly striking a police officer with a stolen vehicle in Diggers Rest on Wednesday, November 6.
Police...
