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Mandatory pet counts in pounds and shelters
The state government will introduce mandatory reporting and collection of data to improve the standard of care for animals in shelters and pounds, including...
Grants for sporting clubs open
Community sport clubs, such as those in Melton and Moorabool, can now apply for grants for new uniforms and equipment, training, and club development.
Community...
Visitors to the snow urged to stay safe
Residents from Melton and Moorabool intending to visit to the Alpine and Mount Buffalo National Parks are encouraged to be prepared and stay safe...
Support for hungry families this winter
Coles Group has launched it's annual national winter appeal to support the growing number of Australians impacted by the rising cost of living.
The...
New council strategy to include all abilities
Melton council has endorsed a new strategy in order to include all abilities and all ages across local community.
The ‘Growing and Thriving’ strategy is...
Police warn of firearm storage law change
Local law enforcement are urging gun owners to take heed of new firearm storage legislation due to come into effect soon, in order to...
Photo gallery | Refugee Week at Salvation Army Children and Parenting Support Service
The Melton and Wyndham Salvation Army Children and Parenting Support Service held a Refugee Week morning tea on June 23.
The organisation invited local residents...
Photo gallery | City of Melton celebrates Refugee Week
The City of Melton celebrated Refugee Week on June 24 with an event filled with food, music, stories and fun.
Refugee Week celebrations provide...
Photo gallery | Friends of Melton Botanic Garden
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janveski caught up with volunteers from the Friends of Melton Botanic Garden club, out working in the gardens.
They work...
Women’s soccer program focuses on fun
A new sport program designed specifically for women to get active and make connections is coming to Melton.
Melton Phoenix Football Club is bringing...
Local breaks skydiving record
A Bacchus Marsh local was a part of a historic flight with eighteen other women, whose simultaneous skydive broke an Australian record last week....
Beard balm-y success for local business owner
A small business owner in Ballan has been given a boost from Australia Post and recognised as a local business hero.
Nigel Bullamore was recognised...
Council removes trading fees to support business
Melton council have given local businesses a boost by removing some trading fees from next month.
As of July 1, footpath trading permit fees...
New kindergarten officially opened
A new kindergarten in Deanside was officially opened on Monday June 20 to provide a new learning space for kids in Melton.
Victorian education...
Melton CFA volunteers win big at firefighting competitions
Melton Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers competed at the Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Urban competitions in late March and achieved a huge number of...
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House prices grow in outer suburbs
Melbourne's outer suburbs, including those in Melton, are leading the growth in house prices, new Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) data reveals.
Median house...
