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Support for veteran’s families in times of struggle
Veterans and their families across Victoria, including in Melton and Moorabool, have benefited from continuous support from Melbourne Legacy to help them find their...
Outrage over transmission line route change
Community groups and residents of Melton are fighting back against a proposed route change to the Western Renewables Link, set to begin installation by...
Funding boost joy for library lovers
Libraries in Melton and Moorabool will receive a funding boosts to continue their services as the learning hubs of the region.
The state government...
Sharing a passion for the past
A small group of Bacchus Marsh residents have a passion for the past that they’re keen to share.
The Bacchus Marsh and District Historical...
Fatal crash at Diggers Rest
A 23-year-old Wallan man has been charged following a fatal crash in Diggers Rest on Tuesday afternoon.
Police said they responded to reports of...
Warning issued for swooping season
Melton and Moorabool residents are encouraged to be aware of territorial birds such as magpies and masked lapwings, who may begin swooping during their...
Photo Gallery | More Book Week
School students from across Melton and Moorabool dressed up to celebrate the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book Week, which ran between August 20...
EPA revokes approval for soil dumping in Bacchus Marsh
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially revoked the approval of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) issued to Maddingley Brown Coal (MBC).
The EMP was...
New Greens candidate for Eureka
The Greens Party have announced their new candidate for the Eureka electoral district, a redistributed seat which encompasses most of the Moorabool Shire, in...
Award-nominated film celebrates all abilities
Two budding Melton filmmakers are breaking into the world of the silver screen, nominated as finalists for a short film award.
A short film...
Photo gallery | Sewing class at Banchory Community Centre
Banchory Community Centre in Hillside runs a Sewing For Everyone class.
The current program is running each Tuesday from 10am to 12pm.
The class...
Migration to Moorabool still rising
The number of people moving from Melbourne to Moorabool has continued to increase, defying the nationwide 16.5 per cent drop in migration to the...
Tree planting efforts continue
Melton is a little bit greener after a huge planting day had 500 Indigenous trees planted in the municipality on August 28.
Greater Western...
Police seize firearms following Hillside arrests
Police seized loaded firearms from an allegedly stolen car following the arrest of two men in Hillside on Tuesday morning..
Officers responded to reports...
Council calls on election candidates for investment pledges
Melton council has called on all candidates for the upcoming Victorian state election to pledge infrastructure investment for the municipality.
The council identified four...
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Honouring Hillside Football Club’s driving force
Michael Johnstone is an icon both on the field and in the community.
Mr Johnstone has been a part of sporting clubs across Melbourne’s western...
