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Australia to strengthen grip as the largest sheep meat exporter as flock reaches highest...
This year, Australia’s sheep flock and its breeding ewe numbers reached their highest levels since 2007 at 78.75 million and 46.14 million head respectively,...
AIHW data shows palliative care pressure
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) chief executive Camilla Rowland has welcomed the release of the Palliative Care Services in Australia report from the Australian Institute...
My Place
Vishnu Chempankulam is Model, Actor, Emcee, Manager, Engineer and AFL Multicultural Ambassador who has lived in Melton for the last 12 months. He spoke...
Planting for the future
A $3000 grant is helping The Pentland Hills Landcare Group (PHLG) are able to continue and expand their mission to share their environmental knowledge...
Bringing more cultural highlights to regional Victoria
Arts and culture fans in regional Victoria will experience world-class performances, exhibitions and unmissable creative opportunities in their local venues thanks to the state...
Aussies are living longer, but will this trend continue?
On average, Australians are living longer than ever before and to very old ages. However, living to over 110 is still a rare event,...
Melbourne Uni recognises Melton advocate
Melton-based entrepreneur Michael Lim has been recognised for his career success and ongoing commitment to social impact through the Rising Star Alumni Award from...
Connecting through music
During the “doom and gloom” of Covid, Fraser Rise resident Alan Brown looked around and saw people losing jobs, and his community feeling disconnected...
WOWing the community
A new free support group designed to educate, support and empower women in the west is launching in Melton on Tuesday, July 18.
Women...
Have your say on Barwon Street Reserve
Melton council is inviting residents to have their say about the concept plan for the Barwon Street Reserve Playspace upgrade.
The upgrade to Barwon Street...
STOPIT marks one year in service
A new service to stamp out unwanted sexual behaviour on public transport has received more than 1500 notifications in its first year.
STOPIT, a text-based...
Get Your Pink On for cancer prevention
Get Your Pink On for a special luncheon fundraiser that will be raising money for hereditary cancer prevention and awareness at the Bacchus Marsh...
Exhibition reimagines waste as fashion
Award-winning artist, Ruth Downes is holding an exhibition that repurposes found and upcycled materials – from razors to masks, piano keys to aircraft headsets...
Crime spree suspect arrested in Werribee South
A man accused of a crime spree across Bacchus Marsh and western Victoria, has been charged by police.
The 27-year-old Bowenvale man was arrested at...
Moorabool to investigate project delays
Moorabool council is conducting a report into the state of its 2023-24 budget around potential overruns and delays in capital works.
Cr Paul Tatchell raised...
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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...
