Tag: News
TAFE award for Jennifer
Federation TAFE’s outstanding achievers were celebrated at the 2025 Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence with 42 award winners announced at a gala event in...
House fire in Melton
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to a house fire in Lagarna Drive, Melton on Tuesday.
Several calls were received about the first at 1am,...
New school a milestone for Thornhill Park
A sod-turning ceremony for a new Catholic educational facility being built in Thornhill Park has marked an exciting milestone for the wider community.
The...
Leakes Road needs action now
A protest was held at Rockbank on Tuesday February 25, 2025 in an attempt to lobby government for traffic lights on Leakes Road.
The protest...
Native grassland unprotected by local government
Local, state, and federal authorities are being questioned on their failure to protect Critically Endangered grassland in Victoria that was bulldozed and destroyed last...
Artist’s first exhibition on display
A local artist has taken the plunge into the creative world, with his first exhibition officially on display in Deer Park.
William...
LIT returns to Werribee
LIT is returning and is ready to light up your world – and Wyndham Park – between March 27 and April 13.
Running each night...
Tale of two Altona nurses to be told
The Louis Joel Arts and Community centre (LJAC) in Altona is an appropriate place for the new play Ivy and Sylvia to be performed.
Not...
Be prepared for snakes: Paramedics
Don’t let a hiss-terical situation rattle you – paramedics are urging Victorians to slither safely through the rest of snake season after attending 129...
An Irish feast to be sure
St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of Irish culture, and one of the best ways to enjoy this festive occasion is through food.
With its...
Community Calendar
Hearing checks
The Hearing Australia bus will visit Melton Waves Leisure Centre on March 12, from 7.30am, and Woodgrove Shopping Centre from 1pm on the...
Treating high blood pressure to prevent Alzheimer’s
Research from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) suggests that high blood pressure treatment should be part of Alzheimer’s disease prevention strategies.
Hypertension is...
Helping victim-survivors heal from sexual assault
WestCASA is a community based not-for-profit sexual assault counselling service operating in the western suburbs. Jaidyn Kennedy discovered the ways the organisation is helping...
Vale Rob McIntyre
Macedon Ranges community sport stalwart Robert McIntyre died last month, with his long history with local sport leaving an “immeasurable” impact.
Rob died peacefully surrounded...
Lights update wanted
Melton’s Boundary Road needs a bit of love according to Melton councillor Phillip Zada.
Cr Zada raised a notice of motion at the council meeting...
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RDFL
Diggers Rest has signed Nathan Aidonis for the Riddell District Football League season. Aidonis is described by the Burras as a tight checking defender...
