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Bacchus development rejected
The plan for a 15-dwelling development on Main Street in Bacchus Marsh was knocked back by Moorabool council, with the proposal receiving 10 community...
Transit policing blitz
Victoria Police conducted a transit operation between Melton and Bacchus Marsh railway stations last week, aiming to deter crime and boost safety.
About 50 police...
Moorabool VCAT bid dumped
Moorabool council's bid to avoid paying an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) clean-up order for illegally stored truckloads of hazardous industrial waste in Merrimu was...
New school names unveiled
The names of two new Melton schools have been unveiled, with both schools set to open for term one next year.
Announced by Melton MP...
Major hospital works begin
The first sod of the Melton Hospital was turned this week, with major construction now underway on the long-awaited project.
The new $900 million hospital...
Consultation concerns
Community stakeholders of the proposed Western Renewables Link (WRL) say they are "disappointed" with the project’s consultation and feel overwhelmed with reviewing its recently...
Unregistered company raided
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) has executed search warrants at three sites linked to unregistered building company Homespace Builds Pty Ltd.
BPC investigators,...
3D-printed housing on display in Wyndham
A meeting that may influence the future of housing construction in Victoria recently took place in Wyndham.
Housing minister Harriet Shing and Werribee MP...
Vaccination service cut
A prominent St Albans vaccination service offering free walk-in jabs for children is set to close due to funding cuts, after the state government...
New Truganina school named
The name of a new primary school in Truganina has been revealed, as the school prepares to open its doors to students early next...
3D-printed housing on display
A meeting that may influence the future of housing construction in Victoria recently took place in the west.
Housing minister Harriet Shing and Werribee...
Brian Dixon honoured with state funeral
A state funeral will be held for long-time state politician Brian Dixon at 10.30am on Friday, July 25 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne.
Mr...
Rugby fans get extra trains for Lions match
Rugby fans attending the British and Irish Lions first game in Melbourne for their 2025 tour, will have extra V-Line services to help them...
Cigarettes continue to pose major fire risk
Victoria’s fire services are issuing a strong warning about the serious risks of smoking indoors, as it remains the leading cause of fatal house...
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Melton South Community Centre
Melton South Community Centre’s term 3 program is available now and enrolments are open. View the program on the organisation’s...
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Call for cattle farming safety
WorkSafe is urging workers on farms with cattle to stay vigilant and not cut corners with their safety.
Cattle handling remains one of the most...
