Tag: News
From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
October 7, 1992
One of the few Labor politicians to retain his seat on...
State election staff needed
Applications are still open to work at the election in November and contribute to Victorian democracy.
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is seeking casual staff,...
Help protect wildlife habitat during Biodiversity Month
Victorians, such as those in Melton and Moorabool, are being reminded to seek advice before removing native plants from private or public land, to...
COVID symptoms, testing declined in August
Fewer Australians, such as those in Melton and Moorabool, reported household members experiencing cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, and fewer reported testing for COVID-19,...
Monthly CPI indicator rises, according to ABS
The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicator rose 7.0 per cent in the year to July and 6.8 per cent to August, according to...
Hope for small business
Victorian Small Business Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith has expressed her optimism for Melton's small businesses to continue to bounce back following the COVID-19 pandemic.
She met...
Governments commit to reduce waste
In an effort to combat climate change and reduce waste while creating new jobs and industries, the state and federal governments have announced they...
Pfizer provisionally approved for kids
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been granted provisional approval by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for use in children aged 6 months to under...
Georgia Wareham cricket clinic
Australian star Georgia Wareham made an appearance at Sydenham-Hillside Cricket Club to help inspire the next generation of female cricketers.
The international player arrived at...
It’s as easy as a walk in the park this October
Melton residents are being encouraged to walk in the park this October as part of the free 5-kilometre parkrun event.
The parkrun campaign, which started...
Helping suburbs continue to grow
Melton would soon welcome new and updated play spaces and community centres thanks to a $5.65 million investment as part of the state government's...
Clubs to benefit
More than 150 Victorian football and netball clubs will share in more than half a million dollars for their efforts to promote road safety...
Better support for mental health
Western Health will be one of four locations to give Victorians seeking treatment for mental health concerns and substance addiction better access to support.
The...
Help to desex Melton’s cats
Melton cat owners are encouraged to take advantage of a low-cost initiative struck between a veterinary clinic and the council to desex...
Colour my world with drawings of birds
Truganina residents can see all the colour of their neighbourhood in two wildlife murals drawn especially for them by a renowned south west Victorian...