Tag: News
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...
Labor vows to legislate renewable energy targets
Victorian Labor will legislate the largest renewable energy storage targets in Australia if it secures a third successive term in office.
Just under two...
Help protect wildlife habitat during Biodiversity Month
Melton and Mooroabool residents are being reminded to seek advice before removing native plants from private or public land, to conserve the environment, protect...
Sirens sound on Operation Scoreboard
More than 7000 offences were detected by Victoria Police during Operation Scoreboard over the AFL Grand Final long weekend, including 115 in Melton alone.
The...
Five people charged following Melton stabbings
Seven people have been charged following two stabbings in the Melton area on September 4
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Coburns Road...