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Black Cats get lucky with $100,000 lottery win
Eight women from a Caroline Springs family are planning to have the ultimate girls’ night out to celebrate their $100,000 Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot...
Long weekend police blitz
A police operation across the long weekend will focus on motorcyclists as they aim to prevent motorcycle deaths.
Operation Scoreboard is a statewide road policing...
Fix our dangerous roads
Roads are a key issue for our readers which is why in the lead up to the Victorian state election, the Star Weekly is...
Call for responsible long weekend
Victorians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, are being urged to spend the upcoming extra-long weekend responsibly, particularly when four-wheel driving or trail bike-riding....
Return of state’s dining and entertainment program
The state government has re-introduced its popular Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program, allowing Victorians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, to save money on...
Cleaning up Victoria’s roads
The state government has announced it will spend $5.5 million to rid Victorian roads of graffiti, grass and weeds.
With this funding, crews will...
Police crackdown on street crime
Police continue to focus on dismantling street gangs including in Melton as part of an ongoing operation.
Operation Alliance involves teams of officers, detectives and...
Extended support for tutors
The state government has allocated an extra $258.4 million to extend the Tutor Learning Initiative into 2023, which will allow Victorian schools, including those...
Level crossing removals continue to ease traffic
Traffic conditions have returned to normal along Robinsons Road in Deer Park thanks to the opening of a new road underpass as part of...
Victorians urged to be aware of stroke signs
Only 11 per cent of a group of surveyed Victorians knew a person's inability to lift both arms is a key indicator they have...
Extra funding for campaign targeting sexist ads
An extra $1 million will go towards Women's Health Victoria's shEqual campaign to combat sexism, the objectification of women and gender inequality within advertising,...
Streamlining community housing registrations
Community housing providers, including those in Melton and Moorabool, can now access state government funding quicker, as the state government puts streamlined arrangements in...
Grants open to protect our coasts
A new grants program could see safer and improved access to Victoria's coastline, the state government has announced.
Environment and climate action minister Lily...
Tourism set to boost
The return of cruise ships and increased direct international flights could be a major boost for tourism in Victoria, the state government has announced....
Funding for Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Scholarships Program
A mental health workforce that provides culturally safe and inclusive care by supporting traineeships and scholarships for Aboriginal people who want to work in...
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Traffic, crime concerns
Traffic management, road maintenance and repair and crime are among the key issues impacting Melton residents’ satisfaction with the council’s performance.
The results from council’s...
