Tag: News
Pill testing to begin this summer
The state government this week introduced a Bill into Parliament to ensure pill testing – also known as drug checking – can begin this...
Young people called to use their voices
Young people in Melton and Moorabool can have their say on important issues by joining next year’s YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament.
Applications for the 2025...
Stay on track with train update texts
Metro Trains has launched a new SMS service to notify the public of upcoming works in a more efficient manner.
Locals can opt in by...
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Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church
The group would love to invite the local community to its Blind Auction Night at 31-35 Holts Lane in Darley on...
AFL honour for volunteer
Sometimes, it is the goals kicked off the field that define the success of a local sports club.
Volunteers like Kellee Frazer, from Gordon...
Pie oh my! Melton bakery claims top gong
It’s official – Melton is home to the best meat pie in the country.
Buddy’s Bakery was awarded Best Plain Meat Pie in the...
Gardeners grow together
The old adage is ‘keep your friends close and your enemies closer’.
However, flora enthusiasts in Melton and Geelong have chosen to ignore this...
The kids are alright
As the sun sets behind Werribee Gorge on the evening of Thursday September 19, young entrepreneurs will take over Bacchus Marsh.
From 5–7pm at...
Carol Clay’s family speaks out in court
Carol Clay’s loved ones were filled with immense anxiety for almost two years as they tried to search for the missing 73-year-old.
She had vanished...
New community garden for Aintree
Greenthumbs in Aintree are a step closer to making their home a ‘hub for sustainability’.
Construction is expected to commence on a new community...
‘Evil, wicked’: Carol Clay’s family confronts Greg Lynn
For almost two years, Carol Clay’s family and friends were filled with immense anxiety as they tried to search for the missing grandmother.
She had...
Carol Clay’s family to speak at ex-pilot’s hearing
The family of Pakenham’s Carol Clay will detail the impact of her death in a hearing today.
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn will face a...
Extended hours for mental health service
A mental health service in Melton for adults aged 26 and older has extended its operating hours.
The Melton Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is...
Walking for awareness
After receiving the call no one ever wants to receive last month, Sarah Major is walking through her grief this September to raise integral...
Man arrested after evading police in stolen vehicle
Police have arrested a 31-year-old Bacchus Marsh man after he evaded authorities in an allegedly stolen vehicle this morning.
Police attempted to intercept a stolen...
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Encouraging girls to chat
Melton Council has partnered with Girlchat for this year's 16 Days of Activism to campaign against gender-based violence and strengthen action to end violence...
