Tag: News
Melton gambling losses top pre-pandemic level
The total amount of money fed into electronic gambling machines in Melton has dropped since its peak three months ago, but new monthly data...
Spring into action
Seven years ago Tom Greaney drove past the Caroline Springs unit of the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and thought he’d like to give volunteering...
Court barks back at unregistered pet owner
Melton council has succeeded in prosecuting a Melton resident who was charged with 32 offences related to dog attacks which caused serious injury in...
Listen to the hearing expert
With years of experience as an audiologist in the Melton and Sunbury areas, Marc Vandenberg has an intimate understanding of how hearing loss affects...
Melton family feel ‘lucky’ after house fire escape
A Melton family is feeling grateful they escaped unscathed after a fire broke out in the roof of their home on Station Road earlier...
Bacchus Marsh teen earns award for short film
An 18-year-old with just a $500 film budget has taken out the Emerging Filmmaker Award at the Northern Bellarine Film Festival.
Bacchus Marsh College...
COVID-19 data sparks booster reminder
Eighteen people in Melton have died from COVID-19 in the past three months, according to new data from the Department of Health, which reveals...
Swim with confidence
Melton Waves Leisure Centre is encouraging adults to come forward to improve their confidence in the water, following the release of data which found...
Hockey for kids
Melton Hockey Club is accepting registrations for its Hookin2Hockey program, which is designed for children under 12-years-old.
The course is designed to help children learn...
Police seek information on missing teenager
Victoria Police are seeking any information relating to the whereabouts of Melakye, who was last seen earlier this week.
The 15-year-old was last seen...
State government commits to Melton mental health centre
Melton has been named in a list of 21 suburbs that will receive a specialised mental health centre, as the state government seeks to...
Young author hopes to inspire
Inspiring young author and Southern Cross Grammar student Mia Gjoni will release her second book, Our Trip to Alien Kingdom, at this year’s Brimbank...
More kinder options planned for Melton
Melton council and the state government have announced that five new kindergartens will be opened in the municipality by 2026.
The new early learning...
Helping Melton mums in court
A Facebook group has been established to support mothers going through the family court process in the Melton area.
The group, ‘Melton Mums In...
Moorabool grants open
March is the month to apply for Morabool council’s community grants program.
Individuals and groups are encouraged to apply for funding that will contribute...