Tag: News
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Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors.
30 years ago
October 21, 1992
The Djerriwarrh Festival parade, which usually attracts thousands of spectators, was...
Warning to not ‘ buy in’ to illegal wildlife trade
Crime Stoppers is urging people, including in Melton and Moorabool, to beware and speak up about the trade of illegal wildlife and exotic...
Funding for sun shades
Hundreds of extra sunshades to be installed in public areas, sports clubs, school playgrounds and outdoor areas as part of a state government effort...
Funding to protect livestock
In an effort to safeguard our livestock sector, the state government is investing $23 million to ensure Victoria, including in Melton and Moorabool, is...
New app to help dementia sufferers
Dementia Australia has launched BrainTrack, a free mobile app that helps people, including in Melton and Moorabool, to privately monitor and better understand suspected...
Council election panel members named
The state government has appointed the members of two Electoral Representation Advisory Panels to review the electoral structure of Victorian councils, including Melton and...
Notable Vic women honoured
Victorian women who helped shape the state and the nation were recognised recently when they were inducted into this year’s Victorian Honour Roll...
Dig deep for sick kids
This October, Woolworths is encouraging Melton and Moorabool customers to help children and families in need by supporting the Good Friday Fundraising Appeal and...
Join Stride4Stroke in November
Australians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, are being urged to make the most of the warmer weather and support Stroke Foundation’s Stride4Stroke next...
Democracy ambassadors help community voices ‘Be Heard’
More communities, including those in Melton and Moorabool, can take advantage of election information sessions as a result of the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC)...
Sparkways is seeking Melton Mentors
For Krystle Sheppard, it was her own experiences growing up that inspired her to sign up as a mentor.
She said her life would...
Melton businesses at risk of defaulting
A credit reporting agency has named Melton as the region in Victoria with the highest likelihood of businesses defaulting on loans in the next...
Courthouse Gelato
The Melton Courthouse will become home to a major ice-cream franchise by summer.
The 130 year-old building underwent a $260,000 structural upgrade that brought...
Find used goods galore at the Eynesbury Garage Trail
The Eyenesbury Garage Trail is back and bigger than ever in 2022.
During the community event on Sunday, October 23, a network of Eynesbury...
Melton and Moorabool flood update
Roads are closed and a number of moderate flood warnings have been issue throughout Melton and Moorabool.
There is a major flood warning in...