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Police warn of firearm storage law change
Local law enforcement are urging gun owners to take heed of new firearm storage legislation due to come into effect soon, in order to...
Photo gallery | Refugee Week at Salvation Army Children and Parenting Support Service
The Melton and Wyndham Salvation Army Children and Parenting Support Service held a Refugee Week morning tea on June 23.
The organisation invited local residents...
Photo gallery | City of Melton celebrates Refugee Week
The City of Melton celebrated Refugee Week on June 24 with an event filled with food, music, stories and fun.
Refugee Week celebrations provide...
Photo gallery | Friends of Melton Botanic Garden
Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janveski caught up with volunteers from the Friends of Melton Botanic Garden club, out working in the gardens.
They work...
Women’s soccer program focuses on fun
A new sport program designed specifically for women to get active and make connections is coming to Melton.
Melton Phoenix Football Club is bringing...
Local breaks skydiving record
A Bacchus Marsh local was a part of a historic flight with eighteen other women, whose simultaneous skydive broke an Australian record last week....
Beard balm-y success for local business owner
A small business owner in Ballan has been given a boost from Australia Post and recognised as a local business hero.
Nigel Bullamore was recognised...
Council removes trading fees to support business
Melton council have given local businesses a boost by removing some trading fees from next month.
As of July 1, footpath trading permit fees...
New kindergarten officially opened
A new kindergarten in Deanside was officially opened on Monday June 20 to provide a new learning space for kids in Melton.
Victorian education...
Melton CFA volunteers win big at firefighting competitions
Melton Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers competed at the Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Urban competitions in late March and achieved a huge number of...
Moorabool in top 5 Australian regional areas for migration
Moorabool has been named as one of the top ‘big movers’ in Australia, recording a whopping 56 per cent increase in the migration of...
Get gas ready for winter
With temperatures dropping, AusNet Services (AusNet) is encouraging its customers to ensure their homes and businesses are gas ready for winter.
AusNet network operations and...
Vaccine hub closed
A COVID-19 vaccine hub in Caroline Springs was permanently closed
IPC Health announced on Tuesday that it's Caroline Springs vax hub was closed due...
Builder facing suspension over Taylors Hill balcony
A commercial building company is facing imminent suspension for up to three years for breaches of the building act, relating to the construction of...
Local teachers recognised for significant service
More than 200 Victorian teachers were recognised on the weekend for their significant service to public education, including several from schools in Melton and...
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A cry for understanding
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Behind the vibrant and resilient spirits of African communities, a hidden epidemic of trauma has taken its toll. Today a courageous young voice is...
