Tag: News
Fresh treatment seeks to ease lymphoma
Lymphoma patients in Melton and Moorabool could receive treatment options following the release of new government backed pre-clinical trials of a “cancer-bursting”...
Find your healthy habits
A free program designed to help men improve their physical and mental wellbeing is returning to Melton.
Established by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, the...
Through the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
February 26, 1992
Melton teachers have dug into their own pockets to help students...
Burnside Heights Football Club gets preseason boost
Just ahead of the season kicking off, the Burnside Heights Football Club’s junior program has been buoyed by grant funding that has helped to...
Voters upset with public hospital funding: survey
New data has revealed voter despair at the lack of funding for public hospitals, as Western Health battles “extremely high levels” of demand.
Released by...
When life gives you lemons
On February 20, Melton South residents were treated to the grand opening of Edwin’s Lemonade Stand.
From 10am to 2pm at a stall set...
Council announces International Women’s Day schedule
Melton council has confirmed its calendar for its International Women’s Day celebrations, with this year’s schedule focused on tackling gender stereotypes.
On February 24, council...
Unemployment rate drops in Melton
The jobless rate in Melton remains almost twice that of Victoria despite dropping in the past quarter, according to the latest data.
New labour...
Moorabool blooms
Moorabool has once again come alive with colour of summer as the Pick Your Own Sunflower farm reopened to the public.
Located on a...
Erica’s online vision
When Melton resident Erica Padilla graduated highschool at the end of 2019, she knew she wanted to try to make a career out of...
Grants available following “unprecedented” storm damage
Moorabool council is encouraging farmers to apply for storm recovery grants, as landholders continue their efforts to recuperate following the extreme weather that tore...
Melton Christian College holds leadership retreat
Melton’s leaders of tomorrow were treated to a full day workshop at Eynesbury Homestead on February 21.
The eight students from Melton Christian College...
Funding rainbow organisations
Organisations in Melton and Moorabool that assist the LGBTQIA+ community can now apply for state government grants to assist their work.
The grants, announced...
Become a Nature Steward
Melton residents have an opportunity to get in touch with the outdoors, with applications now open for the Nature Stewards program.
The 10-week course allows...
Committee seeks feedback on Gordon Park
The Gordon Park committee of management is seeking feedback to develop its five-year plan.
Survey responses will guide the work and investments for the...