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Skate park finally coming to Gordon
Moorabool families are in for a treat with exciting upgrades coming to Gordon Public Park for local youth to enjoy.
Moorabool Shire Council announced...
Businesses to receive a broadband boost
Businesses and residents in the Rockbank and Mt Cottrell areas will benefit from a broadband boost as the Victorian government announced new NBN upgrades...
Camping fun for music lovers
A new musical event is coming to the Moorabool region this ANZAC weekend.
The Turramurra Folk Music Camp is a three-day camp away event...
Grants available for tourism events in Moorabool
The Moorabool Shire Council has made a call out for new tourism events and offered grants to help get them off the ground.
The...
Budget brings boosts for infrastructure
Tuesday night's federal budget is set to include $740 million for a freight terminal at Truganina.
The federal government announced funding for the Western Interstate...
Residents encouraged to take up solar offer
Melton locals are being encouraged to make the switch to solar this year through the government’s Solar Homes Program.
Local member for Melton Steve...
Labor pledges to help first home buyers
Moorabool residents with hopes to enter the property market will receive a helping hand, under federal Labor election pledge.
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese announced the...
Melton road safety forum for young drivers
The City of Melton is holding a free community road safety forum next Thursday March 31.
The forum will give young drivers and parents...
Government announces expansion to bike safety education program
The Victorian government have redeveloped their bike safety education program to reach more kids across the state, including in Melton and the Moorabool region.
The...
From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
March 25, 1992
More than 80 poker machines could be installed in local hotels...
More purifiers headed to Victorian schools
The Victorian government is doubling the number of air purifiers in schools to keep students and staff in Melton and the Moorabool region safe...
Strengthening the relationship between First Nations people and local councils
The Victorian government has released a new guide for Victorian councils, like Melton and Moorabool, to use when engaging with Aboriginal communities.
This week, Minister...
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...
“He was the one man that was always there”: Kevin Vernon’s death leaves cricket...
In the wake of the Melton cricket legend's death, Lions president Anthony Gale described Kevin Vernon as a constant positive presence at the club....
Community fun for Neighbour Day
The City of Melton celebrated Neighbour Day this week with a series of fun community events.
The city is formally commemorating the day for the...
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Sunset safari returns to the Savannah
Werribee Open Range Zoo’s (WROZ) iconic Sunset Safari event is back by popular demand in 2025 and will feature Jabulani, the southern white rhino...
