Tag: News
Celebrating our star
When Rita Elzmeter interviewed for her first job at Community News in 1992, Rita was quizzed on her work ethic.
“I was asked if...
On ya bike
Pentland Primary School pupils are gearing up for National Ride2School Day later this month.
On Friday March 25, Pentland’s pupils will join more than...
Smashed: School to teach teaches dangers of underage drinking
Smashed will tour schools in Melbourne's north-west with a live theatre performance that aims to reduce the prevalence of early alcohol use amongst students...
Kidsafe urges pool safety
Parents and carers living in Melton and Moorabool are being urged to check around their homes for potential hazards to help reduce the risk...
My Place: Catherine Green
Catherine Green is the newly elected president of the Ballan Shire Historical Society. She spoke with Oliver Lees about everything she loves about Ballan,...
Houli to headline writers festival
Football fans across the west have the opportunity to tune in as a premiership hero reflects on his time in and out of the...
Help shape Moorabool’s asset strategy
Moorabool residents are being invited to share their thoughts on council's asset management scheme.
Until April 7, residents can head to council's website to...
Making the most of your small garden
With the rapid development of outer metropolitan areas such as is being seen in Melton, garden spaces are shrinking, but that doesn't mean you...
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...
Experts call for hearing loss awareness
Parents of Melton and Moorabool are being urged to be mindful of the impact of hearing loss on their children.
The World Health Organisation...
Seeking sustainable responsibility in youngsters
How can parents in Melton and Moorabool help encourage their kids to be sustainable students?
Here are eight tips from Sustainability Victoria:
1. Lunches - get...
Fears for aged care transition
A key advocate for the welfare of older Australians has raised concerns that those accessing aged care in Moorabool may suffer the consequences as...
Study reveals increase in sexual infections in Melton
Melton has been identified as a hotspot area in a rising number of gonorrhea infections across the state.
The findings have come via an...
Foundation supports High Court’s Johnson and Johnson decision
The Continence Foundation of Australia backed the High Court’s decision to reject a pharmaceutical giant’s bid for appeal against the ruling regarding pelvic mesh...
Data draws attention to depression in older people
Depression in old age often goes undetected and may be wrongly attributed to age, dementia or poor health. Older people may not even believe...
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Berry fun festival returns
The iconic Bacchus Marsh Strawberry Festival is back bigger and better than ever following last year's hiatus.
Felicity Ashman, who has been helping organise the...
