Tag: News
Bacchus family walking for a cause
A Bacchus Marsh mother will be walking with her family to raise money for a cause that has become a lot closer to their...
Caroline Springs teen stuns on The Voice
A Caroline Springs teenager has left judges enamoured on season 12 of The Voice Australia, soaring through her live audition that aired on Tuesday,...
Centenary Reserve revitalised with new playground and picnic space
Kurunjang locals have a new space to get outdoors and stay active with Melton mayor Lara Carli and Melton MP Steve McGhie unveiling new...
World War II medals and uniform stolen during Buninyong burglary
Police are investigating after a number of war medals and a soldier’s uniform were stolen during a burglary in Buninyong last month.
The burglary occurred...
Aches for public dental sector
The wait time to access public dental care in Melton and the west has continued to grow, according to data obtained by the Australian...
Over half of Australians haven’t visited a dentist in the past year
The latest research from Compare the Market found that, on average, Australians paid $271.68 out of pocket for their last dental appointment.
The research also...
Aussies rethink diet amid cost of living crisis
New findings, from research commissioned by number one global nutrition and food tracking app MyFitnessPal, found that Australians are now overwhelmingly turning to cheaper...
First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections
University of Adelaide researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children.
The potential vaccine...
’Forever homes’ needed for kids
Leading foster care agency OzChild is urging compassionate individuals and families in Melton and across the west to consider becoming foster carers.
According to OzChild,...
New data shows apps re the biggest driving distraction
New data from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has revealed that apps are the biggest distraction to people who dangerously use their phones while...
Predictions youth homelessness will grow
This National Homelessness Week, from August 7 to 13, experts are warning the number of young people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness in...
Game-changing market to connect local studios with the world
Game developers from Melton and Moorabool and across Australia are invited to apply to be part of Play Now Melbourne, an event where they...
Melton woman wins ‘life changing’ $50 million
A mum from the Melton area can’t wait to shower her children with gifts for many years to come after taking home $50 million...
Councils want roads minister at meeting
Moorabool council is calling on Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne to attend the next Western Highway Action Committee (WHAC) meeting on August...
Art for positive change
The Art for Change exhibition is showing at the Ballan Arts Space until August 20.
The exhibition comprises artworks from local artists exploring the...
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Mt Mary Road complete
A major road that connects Melton and Wyndham will open in the coming weeks.
The Mt Mary Road in Eynesbury stretches five kilometres connecting residents...
