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Council considers ending care services

Moorabool council is considering ceasing its aged care and disability services, impacting 38 council staff who work in aged care. Council said it had given...

Darley park to score upgrade

Darley residents can expect much-needed developments of Darley Park over the coming months and years. At last week's council meeting, Moorabool councillors adopted the...

More jobs for community sport

The state government announced this week 70 people are now in jobs across 30 state sporting organisations helping community sport prepare for the summer...

Carols by virtual Candelight

Melton residents can expect Carols by Candlelight to look a little different this year, with the event being held via livestream on December 16. Santa...

Light up Melton

Melton council is holding a competition this year for the best Christmas lights and decorations in town. The Melton Learning Directory Christmas Lights Competition...

Live theatre returns to Kryal

With just four years under their belt, the BallaRat Pack, run by Artistic Director Reuben Morgan, are back with a fantastical medieval musical titled...

My Place

Ivan Chan is giving back to the Melton community by volunteering as a Justice of the Peace. He speaks with Sarah Oliver. What is your...

Heat causes closure of Melton vaccination site

Western Health has announced it is cancelling walk-in vaccinations at its Melton site today due to the heat. In a post on its Facebook...

Victorians Urged To Be Wary Of Fake Tradies

The state government is reminding Victorians to ensure all tradespeople working on their properties are qualified. According to Consumer Affairs Victoria data, more than 120...

State tightens laws on farm trespassing

The state government introduced new legislation today in an effort to deter animal activists trespassing on farms, including in Melton and Moorabool. The Livestock...

Prepare early for fire season

As summer officially begins today, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) is urging Melton and Moorabool residents to prepare to stay safe this season. Fire restrictions...

Aboriginal prisoner dies

A 30-year-old Aboriginal prisoner who was incarcerated at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre has died in Sunshine Hospital. The woman was taken to hospital last...

Melton hits double vax target

The latest data from the department of health has revealed Melton has reached over 95 per cent double vaccination rates. This is an increase of...

Zara aims to inspire

When Burnside resident Zara Niaz, 16, wrote about her experience wearing a hijab for the first time, she never expected her work to be...

Moorabool fire danger period

Fire danger period for Moorabool Shire is starting soon. Restrictions will be in place for residents from December 13 to prevent possible bushfires in the...

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Basketball fighting back against mental health

Basketball Victoria is supporting the initiative, SmackTalk, founded to help educate as many people as possible on how to start a difficult conversation to...

Riding to recovery