Tag: News
Volunteers needed for Melton soup van
The St Vincent de Paul Society has made a call out to western suburbs residents for volunteers at a new soup van based in...
Destructive winds weather warning
The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that a cold front bringing intense north to northwesterly flows will result in damaging winds and heavy rain...
Former Melton mayor avoids jail sentence
A former four-time Melton mayor and Labor candidate has been sentenced following an investigation by the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) that resulted in...
Hawke MP tackles community issues in first speech
Hawke MP Sam Rae made his first speech to parliament on the evening of August 1, using his inaugural address to highlight the challenges...
Young family’s loss after house fire
A young Melton family are rebuilding their lives after they lost their home in an accidental house fire last month.
Zachary Ross said he...
Melton growing greener
Tree planting across Melton continued over the weekend with National Tree Planting Day, as the state government's plan for a greener west continues.
Melton...
Firefighters climbing for a cause
Victorian firefighters will be taking on a sky-high challenge next month, putting themselves to the test in order to raise funds and awareness of...
Motherhood comedy a “wild night out”
A comedic celebration of all things motherhood is coming to Melton, as a chance to have a laugh about the highs and lows...
Free Melbourne Royal Show entry for kids
Kids under the age of 14, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, will receive free entry into the Royal Melbourne Show, the state government...
Embedded power networks to be banned
Private power networks will be banned in new residential apartment buildings and existing networks will be reformed, the state government announced on July 26....
Check your open flue heaters
Energy Safe Victoria [ESV} will prohibit the sale of certain types of open flued gas space heaters which do not meet safety standards.
From Monday,...
First aid for four-legged friends
Victorian pet owners, such as those in Melton and Moorabool, are being encouraged to ensure they know basic first aid skills to care for...
Supporting women in sport
Victorian women in sport will have the opportunity to hone and develop their skills through the state government’s new Change Our Game Professional Development...
New program training safer drivers
A new program will ensure Victorian drivers have access to a high quality training created by road safety experts.
RACV has launched...
VU, Orygen to boost mental health workforce
A new partnership between Victoria University (VU) and Orygen, Australia’s centre of excellence in youth mental health is aimed at boosting youth mental health...