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Residents encouraged to take up solar offer
Melton locals are being encouraged to make the switch to solar this year through the government’s Solar Homes Program.
Local member for Melton Steve...
Labor pledges to help first home buyers
Moorabool residents with hopes to enter the property market will receive a helping hand, under federal Labor election pledge.
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese announced the...
Melton road safety forum for young drivers
The City of Melton is holding a free community road safety forum next Thursday March 31.
The forum will give young drivers and parents...
Government announces expansion to bike safety education program
The Victorian government have redeveloped their bike safety education program to reach more kids across the state, including in Melton and the Moorabool region.
The...
From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
March 25, 1992
More than 80 poker machines could be installed in local hotels...
More purifiers headed to Victorian schools
The Victorian government is doubling the number of air purifiers in schools to keep students and staff in Melton and the Moorabool region safe...
Strengthening the relationship between First Nations people and local councils
The Victorian government has released a new guide for Victorian councils, like Melton and Moorabool, to use when engaging with Aboriginal communities.
This week, Minister...
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...
“He was the one man that was always there”: Kevin Vernon’s death leaves cricket...
In the wake of the Melton cricket legend's death, Lions president Anthony Gale described Kevin Vernon as a constant positive presence at the club....
Community fun for Neighbour Day
The City of Melton celebrated Neighbour Day this week with a series of fun community events.
The city is formally commemorating the day for the...
Child and man in hospital after Kurunjang assault
A child and a man have been taken to hospital after an assault at a home in Kurunjang this morning.
Emergency services were called shortly...
Melton petrol prices still a pain
Petrol prices have soared throughout the state in recent weeks, but costly fuel is nothing new for Melton residents.
According to the RACV fuel...
Tails wagging at dog park party
Four-legged friends gathered in Aintree last weekend for a fun-filled community celebration.
The Woodlea Estate Wireless Dog Park celebrated its second birthday last Saturday,...
Childcare deserts in Moorabool
More than a third of Australians live in a “childcare desert”, with many Victorian localities such as Rockbank, Ballan and Bacchus Marsh being identified...
Council call out for residents say on community inclusion
The City of Melton has made a call out to residents to hear what they want included in the council’s new intercultural strategy, with...
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York excited for challenge
James York is among the next generation ready to take centre stage for Western United this A-League men’s season.
York is among a group of...
