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Family violence perpetrators tracked down in state-wide operation
More than 900 family violence perpetrators have been tracked down and 155 arrests were made in the north-west metro region in a major police...
Man guilty of trying to murder ex-wife’s new partner
A man who repeatedly shot his ex-wife's new partner at a roadside flower stall has been found guilty of attempted murder.
Abil Malovski, 39, was...
Your bin collection day may be changing
Starting from Monday, November 27, some homes across Moorabool Shire will see changes to when their kerbside red, yellow and green bins are collected.
Some...
My Place
Annette Pederson is a retired physiotherapist of almost 50 years. She spoke to Star Weekly about her connection to Melton and the multiple community...
The Blues are coming home
The $4 million redevelopment of the Ballan Recreation Reserve is complete and officially open.
Eureka MP Michaela Settle joined Moorabool Shire Council mayor Rod Ward,...
Spend, not save urges Cr
A Melton councillor has accused past and present councils of focusing on “not spending rather than delivering” in the wake of annual financial and...
Drug driver sobs in court after admitting fatal crash
A Victorian driver who killed a much-loved father while high on ice has sobbed in court as he admitted he never should have been...
Horti-Culturalists hit Melton
Followers of the Horti-Culturalists may have noticed a local gem appear in one of the team’s latest episodes, with the team taking viewers on...
Water wonderful poster design
A Melton South Primary School student has won an award for her artistic and creative achievements, with Greater Western Water (GWW) announcing the prize...
A well of support
Grace Community is teaming up with Melton’s South Sudanese Community to raise money for a well for the South Sudanese village of Yirol.
Women’s...
Keeping kids on the right TraCS
Since 2019 the Alannah & Madeline Foundation has been assisting early years educators in Melton and Brimbank guide children through trauma, and it’s looking...
Recognise local landcarers
The 2023 Landcare Awards, which aim to recognise the outstanding contributions made by individuals, groups and organisations involved in landcare, are now open for...
Powering up digital skills for students and teachers
From AI technologies to cutting edge digital games, students and teachers are building their creative and digital skills through an immersive education program by...
Non-fatal strangulation to become stand-alone offence
Victorians experiencing family violence will have more protection with the creation of new stand-alone non-fatal strangulation offences.
The state government introduced the Crimes Amendment (Non-fatal...
Access to toy libraries for more families
Grants to establish new and support existing toy libraries are now open following an announcement from the state government.
Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn announced an...
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Gears shift on cannabis driving
Victorians prescribed medicinal cannabis will soon be able to drive without fear of mandatory loss of licence if unimpaired behind the wheel.
On October 31,...
