News
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In for a big surprise: Melton’s Teddy Bear Picnic
Children of Melton City Council Family Day Care were in for a big surprise on Wednesday, May 3, with a Teddy Bear’s Picnic held at…
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Help out while Hoppy’s hurts
Tania Milton only opened Hoppy’s Place, her from-home not-for-profit animal rescue, in March but an accident has threatened to put a pause on her operations.…
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AEMO hits back at VEPC criticism
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has called criticisms of their WRL-VNI West project made by the Victorian Energy Policy Centre (VEPC) “contrary to both…
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Boxing champ visits Melton Willows
Professional Boxer Kate McLaren visited the Melton Willows Assisted Residential Centre on Wednesday, May 3, to deliver a free mental health and wellbeing session with…
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Eyensbury Mother’s Day Classic gets ‘bigger and bigger’
More than 200 people are getting ready to walk, jog, and run through the Eynesbury Forest to raise money for breast cancer research this Mother’s…
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60 day prescriptions
The federal government has introduced a 60-day prescribing policy, allowing Australians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, to buy two months worth of medicine for…
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A NEW COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT AFRICAN COMMUNITIES
The state government has appointed new members to the Victorian African Communities Committee (VACC) to help drive change and respond to the needs of the…
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Invasive aquatic plant a no-no for home gardens
Victorian gardeners, including those in Melton and Moorabool are urged to keep watch for the highly invasive weed water hyacinth following a recent discovery in…
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My Place
Reverend Dr William Osagiede is the senior minister of Sureway International Christian Ministries Australia in Melton, he spoke to Liam McNally about his connection to…
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Ambulance wait times down but ‘not the time to be complacent’
Ambulance wait times for Melton and Moorabool have fallen this year, but are still longer than the statewide target. Ambulance Victoria has a target of…
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Fatal collision in Clarkes Hill
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Clarkes Hill on Tuesday, May 2. It is believed two vehicles…
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Multiple speeders booked over weekend in Melton
Multiple drivers were booked for allegedly driving more than 30km/h over the speed limit in Melton over the weekend. On Saturday, April 29, at approximately…
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Groundhog Day for suspended P plater
The 21 year old driver of a Nissan 350Z has had his vehicle impounded twice by police in 2 months. The male driver was caught…
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School mural makes state finals for art competition
A mural designed by Christ the Priest Primary School students has been shortlisted as a state finalist in the inaugural Paint Australia Beautiful Schools Competition…
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Entries open for Melton short story competition
Melton City Libraries’ annual Short Story Competition is back, giving creatives across the city a chance to tell their story and showcase their talents. Now…
















