Tag: News
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30 years ago
July 14, 1993
A 70-year-old woman lived out of her car for car in Melton for three weeks by choice - not necessity...
Building ablaze in Kurunjang
A house fire caused significant damage to a unit in Kurunjang on Monday morning.
More than 25 firefighters arrived on the scene within five...
Embrace the cold and get festive in July
Christmas in July has become a popular celebration in Australia, allowing people to experience the joy and festivities of the holiday season during the...
Call to fix wetland ‘eyesore’
Wetlands in Thornhill Park have become an “eyesore” due to a lack of maintenance, according to Thornhill Park Working Group, which has been advocating...
Major baggage upgrade for Melbourne Aiport
Melbourne Airport is preparing to install a state of the art baggage processing system to improve safety and reliability.
The project will deliver on federal...
New board members for Respect
Victoria's dedicated agency for prevention of family violence and violence against women has taken on four new board members.
Prevention of Family Violence Minister Ros...
Spotlighting women in coaching
The AFL has launched the third annual ‘Women’s Coaching Month’ to celebrate and promote women and girls in coaching roles.
The month will take place...
Working together to close the stroke gap
Stroke Foundation is highlighting the urgent need to close the Stroke Gap that exists between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, including those in Melton and...
New scheme to improve workplace safety and culture within Ambulance Victoria
A new scheme is underway to help rebuild trust, strengthen safety and respect and improve the culture at Ambulance Victoria.
Findings from the 2020 Independent...
Grants to improve road safety on Victoria’s local roads
Local governments across Victoria including Melton and Moorabool are being supported to improve road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists.
The state government has launched...
Free training boost for aspiring swim instructors
There are more free opportunities in store for aspiring swim instructors across Victoria, including those in Melton and Moorabool.
Community Sport Minister Ros Spence announced...
School speed zone back in action Monday
Students returning to the classroom and those heading back to work after the winter school holidays on Monday, July 10 are being reminded of...
New family violence research projects announced
Six new research projects are being funded under the latest round of the state government’s Family Violence Research Program to help to develop innovative...
Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...
My Place
Paul Jenkins is a 71-year-old Melton residents who is Victorias highest blood donor and Australia’s second highest. He told Star Weekly about his donation...
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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...
