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Melton crime rate falls
Melton's crime rate fell by 10 per cent in the 12 months to June, new data reveals.
According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), there...
A crafty celebration of learning
Melton residents of all ages learnt new skills as part of the Lifelong Learning Festival earlier this month.
The council-run celebration of learning ran from...
A crust above
Pepper, salt and gravy and a special 30-year-old family recipe have helped a long-standing Melton bakery take out the award for the best Shepherd’s...
Appeal for information following Brookfield ramming
Police are appealing for information after a car rammed a property in Brookfield on Thursday, September 15.
It is understood a vehicle, believed to...
Walking the walk for mental health
Melton and Moorabool residents are encouraged to take to the pavement next month as part of the One Foot Forward challenge.
The Black Dog Institute...
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 to retain...
It’s a dog’s life for award-winning kelpies
Myrniong resident Dane Simmonds is so proud of the hard work his kelpies do on his Parwan property that he entered them into a...
Council nurse advocacy continues
Melton council is continuing to advocate for the state government to address a shortage of maternal and child health (MCH) nurses, which has forced...
Call for foster carers
Anglicare Victoria is encouraging people to 'play a part' this Foster Care Week, running September 11 to 17.
The organisation, which is the state's...
King Charles III proclaimed
Victorian Governor Linda Dessau AC has proclaimed His Majesty King Charles III as the new Sovereign of Australia at a ceremony at Government House....
Celebrating This Girl Can Week
VicHealth's This Girl Can Week, running September 12 to 18, is all about getting women across Victoria, including those in Melton and Moorabool, into...
Victorian parliament adjourned
Victorian Parliament will adjourn for one week as a mark of respect, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
In a statement, the government...
Harnessing growth
Victorian Racing Minister Anthony Carbines visited Melton's Tabcorp Park last Thursday, as the state government announced a $1.42 million funding boost for the industry...
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From the archives
30 years ago
September 16, 1992
Parents and the Liberal Party believe the Rockbank Primary School is dangerous because it is situated on a major highway....
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Women Working Together
A program connecting women aged 50 above in need of assistance, with mentors and mentees. Open to women across the western...
