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Crime rate stays down
The crime rate across Melton and Moorabool has dropped significantly in the year to March 2022, according to data released today.
The total number...
Pedestrian death on Western Highway
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck in Thornhill Park on Wednesday evening.
Police believe the man was hit by the...
Focus on men’s physical and mental health
A group of Melton men have marked the end of a Western Bulldogs Community Foundation program which has bolstered their physical, mental and...
Police crack down on speed over long weekend
Police were patrolling roads over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend as part of Operation Regal, in order to target high-risk driving behaviour across the...
Chemical detox for a healthier home
Residents of Ballan and surrounding communities are being encouraged to clean out unwanted household chemicals through an eco-friendly event.
Sustainability Victoria will run a...
New weather station to help Moorabool firefighters
The Moorabool Shire has received a new automated weather stations, which will help to improve firefighter and community safety.
Ballan has a new permanent...
75 firefighters battle blaze in Melton
A 50-acre grassfire was burning in Mount Cottrell this morning, with 75 firefighters attending the scene to fight the blaze.
Emergency services responded to...
Healthcare struggles a “tremendous catastrophe”: MP
Western Metropolitan MP Kaushaliya Vaghela has called for an update on the state government's efforts to improve the state's healthcare system and particularly the...
Get ready for school holiday fun
The winter school holidays are fast-approaching and parents are encouraged to book in early to reserve places in school holiday programs.
The City of...
Ongoing support for storm affected communities
Local facilities in the Moorabool Shire are receiving ongoing support in the wake of severe storms that terrorised the region last year.
The state...
Search is on for mystery Melton South lotto winner
Tattslotto is searching for the lucky winner who bought a ticket in Melton South, winning them a prize of $868,300.
The lucky ticket was...
Young cancer survivor recieves special award
A young Bacchus Marsh resident has been awarded a lifetime membership to his favourite martial arts gym, for showing courage in the face of...
New breast screening service for Melton
The City of Melton will be one of five local council areas to receive a new permanent breast screening service, as part of a...
Grants for local schools to get eco-friendly
Multiple primary schools and early learning centres in Melton and Moorabool are being supported to bring to life new sustainability projects, to help kids...
Councils supported to improve sustainability
Local councils are being supported to sustainably manage waste in new ways with grants from the state government.
The Melton and Moorabool were among...
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Bacchus keen on redemption
The fire has been lit for Bacchus Marsh in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 2, section 1 competition.
Bacchus Marsh was the top team...
