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Chocolate treats off limits for furry friends
As World Chocolate Day passes and chocolate consumption remains high during winter, vets are warning dog owners to be wary of how much...
Home drownings highest in July
Victorians are warned to be cautious when using in household spas and baths during winter, as new data revealed home drownings were highest in...
Fourth vaccine dose for over 30s
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has updated its recommendations for winter booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to help fight the...
Community calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...
Railway opportunities open for women
More women in Victoria, including those in Melton and Moorabool, will have the chance to enter the rail industry through a new state government...
Heart health check milestone
The Heart Foundation is urging Australians, including those in Melton and Moorabool, to continue accessing Medicare-subsidised heart health checks.
New Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)...
Powerline fines now enforceable
Energy Safe Victoria has received the power to issue fines to Victorian electricity companies and councils which fail to keep trees clear of...
New taskforce set to strike organised crime
Victoria Police has launched a new tactical and investigative unit to prevent, deter, detect, disrupt and dismantle the criminal activities of groups such as...
Yoga fun for little ones
Our littlest yogis will have the chance to relax and have fun with a special yoga program for kids coming to the Moorabool Shire....
Council seeking government funds for community projects
Melton council is calling on the state government for money to fund community projects and facilities, including three new kindergartens.
The council is seeking...
Residents asked to share hooning concerns
Residents in Melton who hold concerns about hooning behaviour in the municipality are invited to attend a Hooning Community Reference Group in Brimbank.
Established...
Pokies spending drop
Melton recorded a decrease in electronic gaming machine (EGM) expenditure in May, the first time since February that spending has fallen.
The latest data from...
New sports program wheel-y fun
There’s an exciting new sporting opportunity for people with a disability in Bacchus Marsh to try out.
Specialist Hoops is running a wheelchair basketball...
Locals wearing PJs to work for a good cause
Bacchus Marsh bankers will be having a cosy PJ day this month to raise funds for children in need.
The Pyjama Foundation is...
Regional towns vulnerable to rental squeeze
Low rates of rental vacancies in regional areas such as the Moorabool Shire means tenants are more vulnerable to rent increase pressure.
Recent property...
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New state league structure for 2026
The FV state league competition division structure will expand from 2026 for both the men’s and women’s competitions.
The same structures as 2024 will be...
