Tag: News
Firefighters bring Ali’s wish to life
CFA firefighters from Caroline Springs recently made seven-year-old Ali’s wish of seeing a fire truck come true when not one, but four fire trucks...
Tens of thousands of Australians to get there hands dirty for National Tree Day
Parents, teachers, students, gardeners and volunteers of all kinds, including those from Melton and Moorabool, will get their green thumbs out this week to...
From the archives
40 years ago
July 27, 1983
UFO watching has become the newest local spectator sport following recent sightings in the district.
30 years ago
July 28, 1993
A new...
Melton Business Excellence Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the 2023 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards have been announced.
Twenty-seven outstanding businesses from hospitality, trades, professional services, and creative industries...
Western Freeway upgrade edges closer
A vision for an upgrade of the Western Freeway is gaining clarity, but traffic may face temporary disruptions with the state government commencing investigation...
Western Fwy concern for road users
A Melton road has been named as one of the most concerning roads in Melbourne in a recent RACV survey.
The My Melbourne Road Survey...
House market moving in Melton
House prices in the Melton-Moorabool region went through a mix of fluctuations in the last financial quarte, according to the latest data from...
RSL equipped to lend a hand
Bacchus Marsh RSL has a new, purpose-built office room for wellbeing support and wants the defence service community, past and present, to know it...
Teen taekwondo champ
A 14-year-old Bacchus Marsh taekwondo champion has qualified for the Australian Championships, but needs help from her community to get her there.
Isidora has...
St Francis students prepare for Portugal
Four grade 11 students from St Francis Catholic college in Melton are preparing for a pilgrimage to Lisbon, Portugal for World Youth Day (WYD)....
Victorian Electoral Commissioner appointed
Public sector executive Sven Bluemmel has been appointed as Victoria’s newest Electoral Commissioner.
The state government announced the appointment on July 20, following an independent...
Keep Australia Beautiful week
Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) is encouraging Australians, including those from Melton and Moorabool, to take action to reduce their waste and litter ahead of...
Record number of Victorians in work
Victorian employment numbers grew to record-breaking levels last month, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures released July 20.
The data revealed an additional...
Multicultural Awards for Excellence awards open
Nominations for the 2023 Multicultural Awards for Excellence now open, including to entrants from Melton and Moorabool.
Now in its 22nd year, the...
Melbourne number one for students
Melbourne has been named the best international student city in the country after the release of global rankings today highlighted unmatched educational opportunities, affordability...
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Social group for seniors
A new group for Melton's senior residents is hoping to spread the message that "life is better together".
Life Activities Club Victoria launched an over-50s...
