Tag: News
Upgrade progress for Melton schools
The state government has announced that plans to upgrade two schools in Melton have progressed, with construction companies appointed for both projects.
On March...
Melton Police honoured for exemplary treatment of people with disabilities
Melton Police Station has been recognised for its outstanding service to people with disabilities at the Office of the Public Advocate Awards.
The Melton unit...
Vaccine push reignited in Melton amid lagging data
The state government and Western Health have ramped up calls for the Melton community to come forward for their third COVID-19 jab, as new...
Police search for owners of rare jewellery
Do you recognise this jewellery?
Victoria Police are attempting to return three items of jewellery to its owners which were found inside an allegedly stolen...
Fire Rescue Victoria control house fire in Kurunjang overnight
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) personnel successfully controlled a house fire in Kurunjang in the early hours of this morning.
FRV responded to a request...
Take a stroll on National Eucalypt Day
The Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden (FMBG) will be leading a guided walking on Wednesday March 23 to celebrate National Eucalypt Day.
Held...
Through the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
March 18, 1992
Melton primary and pre-school teachers have come out in support of...
Getting the chop for nana
Scarlett Kennedy has always received compliments from people for her vibrant red hair.
But on Sunday March 20, the brave teenager will cut it...
Man charged following public collision and altercation in Melton
A 21-year-old man has been charged following an alleged collision and assault in Melton yesterday.
It is believed...
Seeking koala-ty data
The Moorabool Catchment Landcare Group (MCLG) was joined by members of the community, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners and CSIRO scientists last week for its...
Protect the land and its critters
The Eastern Barred Bandicoot, the Eastern Quoll and the Southern Brush Tailed Wallaby.
These are three of the endangered species that the Moorabool Catchment...
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...
Lakeside revival
Lake Caroline will burst into life on Saturday March 26 with the return of the Lakeside Alive festival.
From 12pm to 8pm, attendees will be...
Painting the past
Visitors to the Melton Library will have the chance to explore the rich history and tradition of Aboriginal culture, with the opening of a...
Bunnings vaccination pop-up clinic in Melton
A pop-up vaccination will be established at the Bunnings Warehouse in Melton East tomorrow, in a bid to improve the municipality’s lagging third dose...
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Pilot Greg Lynn jailed for 32 years for killing camper
Caroline Springs airline pilot Greg Lynn has been jailed for 32 years for the murder of missing camper Carol Clay.
Lynn, 58, blinked and stared...
