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Melton man threatens taxi driver with knife
A Melton man has been charged with kidnapping and attempted armed robbery after he threatened a taxi driver with a knife on Monday morning....
My Place: David Webb
David Webb is a Melton resident and has been a part of the Melton Cycling Club for nine years. He spoke to reporter Olivia...
Solar panels uptake high in Melton
Twelve suburbs in the City of Melton were in the top ten postcodes with the highest number of solar panel installations in western Victoria,...
Man charged after Melton crime spree
A Box Hill man has been charged following an alleged aggravated burglary, armed robbery and firearms incident in Melton on Sunday, May 1.
Police pursued...
Man shot in Melton, family assaulted by armed men
A 36-year-old Heathcote man was shot in Melton on Saturday, May 7.
Emergency services responded to a call from Federation Drive in Melton at about...
Deanside residents fighting back against new park
Deanside residents are fighting back after the proposed Kororoit Creek Regional Park threatens their land and futures.
Earlier this year, the Victorian government announced...
First Nations initiatives funding in Victorian state budget
First Nations initiatives were winners in the Victorian state budget 2022-23 handed down on Tuesday, May 3.
The government said the budget contains $400...
Hospital care at home for Victorians
Victorians will gain better access to nurses, clinicians and allied health professionals from their homes through new funding from the latest state budget.
The...
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...
More funding to support LGBTIQ+ Victorians
The state budget has included $14.7 million to support and celebrate LGBTIQ+ Victorians, including those in Melton and Moorabool.
The investment will support Victoria’s first...
Mayor ‘not happy’ with hospital timeline
Melton will finally receive a new hospital to meet growing healthcare demands in the western suburbs, but mayor Goran Kesic said he is “not...
$250 payment for every Victorian household
All Victorian households will receive a one-off $250 payment from July this year simply by comparing energy provider deals on Victoria’s Energy Compare website....
Heart health a concern for Australians
Two-thirds of at-risk Australians who need annual heart check ups have not done so in the past two years, according to a new survey...
Community workshops galore for Neighbourhood House week
The City of Melton will celebrate Neighbourhood House Week, inviting residents to come together to enjoy a variety of activities and workshops.
Neighbourhood House...
Ambulance response times down but pressure remains
Paramedics have reduced ambulance response times across Victoria, including in Melton and Moorabool, despite record demand for emergency medical services.
Ambulance calls from Melton...
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Clothes for a good cause
This story was originally published in September 30, 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy
Fashionistas of Melton...
