Tag: News
Soil campaign launched
Melton and Brimbank councils have launched their joint campaign to block toxic soil coming to the west.
Ravenhall landfill is one of the possible sites...
Running for Fred
Sarah Honeycombe and her friends had been going on regular hikes and walks to escape their homes before the latest lockdown, and they have...
Woolies store transformed into hub
Woolworths will temporarily convert its Watergardens South supermarket into an online delivery hub as Melbourne enters stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions.
The store was closed to...
Power fight continues
By Ewen McRae
A plan to build a series of transmission towers through Melton and Moorabool will destroy livelihoods, according to some affected landowners.
Barbara and...
Jail for knifepoint robbery
By Ewen McRae
A man who robbed a mother and her child at knifepoint last year has been sentenced to more than two years behind...
Local health leads the way
A local health initiative that helps positive COVID-19 cases with their recovery could be rolled out to other municipalities.
Djerriwarrh Health has started a 'Hospital...
Hope for homeless
By Ewen McRae
A state-of-the-art youth homeless refuge is about to open its doors in Melton.
The Hope Street First Response Youth Service will provide short-term...
Council calls for green power
By Ewen McRae
Moorabool council has called on the state government to set Victoria up for a greener future, as plans for a major transmission...
Rams look to the future
Local football might be done for 2020, but the Western Rams have not stopped planning for the future.
The Rams recently announced that head coach...
Maccas milestone for Melton
A milestone store for McDonald's is coming to Melton South.
McDonald's Australia broke ground on the site of its 1000th store in the country –...
Virus numbers climb
By Ewen McRae
Melton is among the worst affected regions in Melbourne battling COVID-19.
The Melton municipality had 211 active cases of the virus as of...
Cash Lover delights
Cash Lover's perfect preparation stretched to a fifth successive victory on Saturday night as she again stamped herself as one of the state's most...
Connecting communities
Cyclists and commuters in the fast-growing Rockbank region will find it easier to get where they’re going after a new bike path was unveiled...
Moorabool budget tick
By Ewen McRae
Moorabool council has approved its 2020-21 budget, but not before strong debate on the merits of a rate rise.
The budget includes ...
Netball star shines brighter
Melton netball rising star Mel Oloamanu may not be hitting the court much lately, but her talents have not gone unrecognised.
Oloamanu was recently awarded...
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Call to fast-track Rockbank work
A petition with more than 350 signatures is calling for Melton council to expedite the delivery of an open space precinct and community plan...
