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Community gives thanks to frontline workers
Frontline workers in Bacchus Marsh have been thanked by the community after two locals recognised the hard work and sacrifice workers have made over...
Operation Lorry in full swing
Police have been running Operation Lorry in Moorabool this week, focusing on heavy vehicle movements associated with the ongoing harvest season.
Since the operation began,...
Change in COVID rules
New rules from the state government around COVID restrictions came into effect overnight for Melton and Moorabool residents, and for the rest of Victoria.
Anyone...
New equipment for Victorian hospitals
Public hospitals across the state will be getting new medical equipment and vital engineering infrastructure.
Health Minister Martin Foley announced this week 33 health services...
Funding for new COVID treatments
The state government is backing Victorian research into new coronavirus treatment, including a nasal spray medication that envelops the virus and reduces household transmission....
Industry leaders lobby for western freight terminal
Global and national logistics and supply chain companies are lobbying for a new freight terminal in Melbourne’s west.
In May 2021, the Federal Government...
Melton school ready for 2022
A new school in Melton has reached completion and will be ready for students to start the school year in 2022.
Strathtulloh Primary School...
Melton testing site worker injured
Police are investigating after a traffic controller was injured in an "alleged deliberate act" at a Melton COVID testing site on Wednesday.
In a statement...
Child vaccination hubs transform into friendly forests
State-run vaccination sites across Victoria, including in Melton, are being transformed into an Australian themed ‘forest of protection’ creating a friendly environment for children...
Police and protective officers to be equipped with tasers
All Victorian frontline police and Protective Services Officers will be equipped with conducted energy devices (CEDs), commonly known as tasers, with the rollout starting...
RSPCA warns of pet health in heat
Victoria is well into summer and with temperatures set to increase, RSPCA Victoria is reminding the community that keeping pets safe and cool in...
Boost to dental health
A $27 million boost to dental care in Victoria will begin this month, with the package providing more check-ups and treatments until June.
This funding...
Possibility of TAFE in Melton grows
The state government has commissioned a business case exploring a new TAFE campus in Melton to bring more opportunities to jobseekers in Melbourne’s west.
Training...
A possible community battery for Ballan
A community battery could be installed in Ballan with a community webinar to be held next week to discuss prospects of the project.
The...
State council rate cap set for next financial year
A new rate cap of 1.75 per cent has been set for Melton, Moorabool and all Victorian councils for the 2022-23 financial year, which...
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Spring brings swoop warning
People are again being warned to look out for swooping birds when they go outside as spring begins.
Simon Ruff, senior wildlife projects officer at...
