Tag: News
Mushrooms magnify memory
Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.
Queensland Brain Institute...
$1 million to support earthquake victims
The state government announced that they will be contributing $1 million to humanitarian efforts in Türkiye and Syria.
The state government extended its “deepest sympathies...
Next step for Arnolds Creek
Do you live along Arnolds Creek, or visit there for play or exercise?
Melton council is looking at ways to continue improving the area over...
50 years of driving Melton forward
The local post-mistress, Ida Porter, bought a yellow Toyota Crown with a black roof. That’s the first car Melton Toyota founder Keith Harrison recalls...
Parents call for road upgrades
Deanside Primary School Council is calling on Melton council to upgrade “unsafe” roads around the school.
The school opened at the beginning of 2022...
Higher rates on the horizon
When Trevor Franklin purchased his Melton home 18 months ago, he was living comfortably.
Now, after consecutive interest rate hikes and a health crisis he...
Have your say on changing town centres
Moorabool and Melton councils preside over rapidly developing communities, and are inviting their communities to provide input on changing town centres.
Moorabool council are...
Community sport grants open
A grants program to help sports club in delivering events and initiatives promoting gender equality has now opened for applications.
Community Sport Minister Ros...
New funding to support LGBTIQ+ community
Applications are now open for the 2023 LGBTIQ+ Leadership Program, supported by the state government.
For the first time this year the program will...
Oldest Parwan building saved
A Parwan man who had his house mistakenly heritage listed has had the status of his house changed after more than seven years.
The...
Foundations laid for recreation reserve upgrade
Foundations are officially laid for the new multipurpose pavilion at Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve, with the first of the concrete foundations poured last week.
The...
Sons of the West tackle mental health
A chance to tackle mental health through education, physical activity, and community is being offered to men in the Melton area through the Western...
Equality in comedy
Six female and non-binary performers have been named recipients of the 2023 Stand Up! grants program by the state government to present shows at...
More than $37 million seized from criminals in 12 months
The state government is commending Victoria Police's "record haul" seizure worth $37.3 million in cash and property in the last 12 months.
" highlights...
Teachers encouraged to sign up to inclusive education courses
Victorian teachers have been encouraged to build on their knowledge and skills in inclusive education by applying for a place in one of two...