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Remembering life under the fig tree
More than 50 years ago in a village in Greece that was marred by war and poverty, Giannoula and Fotios Panagiotopoulos dreamed of a...
Airport expands cargo capacity
With most international and domestic flights grounded because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Melbourne Airport has been focused on attracting additional freighter services to support...
An ideal solution for trying times
A Kealba based drapery business on the cusp of financial ruin has turned things around and now it's giving back.
Ideal Drape Makers has operated...
Virtual science lessons
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College’s chemistry lab resembled a television studio more than a classroom last week.
With a large number of students learning from home...
Resumes for a new era
A Hillside man is on a mission to help make the community more employable.
Jayden Kafanelis has spent years studying the employment system and says...
Motorists fined in Easter blitz
While the streets may have been quieter than usual over the Easter break, it didn't translate to a quieter time for local police.
Across Melton,...
Cash spalsh for neighbourhood houses
Neighbourhood houses across the west could get a boost from an unlikely source.
Melbourne Airport last week launched the second round of its community grants...
Calming measures under investigaton
The Melton council is still investigating whether traffic calming measures will be required along a busy Burnside street.
Cr Steven Abboushi tabled a motion at...
Council turns to technology for meetings
The Melton council is set to begin livestreaming its meetings for the first time.
The move was made to allow residents to watch proceedings live...
Budget delayed
The Melton Council had decided to delay its 2020-21 draft budget in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
The decision was made so the council can...
COVID-19 spread continues to slow
The spread of COVID-19 ground to a virtual standstill across Melton and Moorabool last week.
There was only one new case identified in Melton for...
Resumes for a new era
A Hillside man is on a mission to help make the community more employable.
Jayden Kafanelis has spent years studying the employment system and says...
Teddies a win-win
The Melton council is giving seniors the chance to keep busy while staying indoors.
Seniors across the municipality have been urged to get involved in...
COVID-19 scam warning
While times of adversity can bring out the best in people, generous residents are also warned to beware of scams.
Tania Burstin, a founder of...
Storytime goes digital
While libraries across the region are closed, young children can still enjoy popular storytime sessions online.
Storytime sessions are being filmed by library staff so...
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New pool dubbed ‘jewel’ in city’s crown
The new Plumpton aquatic centre is a step closer, with Melton council approving a draft plan for the project.
At a meeting held on...
