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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...
Third runway plans still on the radar
While it currently may resemble something of a ghost town due to the COIVD-19 outbreak, Melbourne Airport remains committed to building its third runway.
Jai...
Brides embrace technology
Brides across Australia had plans for their special day thrown into disarray after the government announced tight restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Weddings...
No time for complacency: Chief
The spread of COVID-19 has slowed within Melton and Moorabool, but the state's chief health officer is warning the community not to get complacent.
The...
Buy a pint to save local jobs
Nobody likes nursing a beer, but buying a pint today to drink later could save your local haunt.
Carlton and United Breweries have teamed up...
MP slams double standards
A western Victoria MP has lashed state government imposed restrictions.
Member for the Western Victoria Region Bev McArthur said a number of restrictions in place...
Business as un-usual
Melton is still very much open for business.
The COVID-19 crisis has hit businesses hard, prompting the Melton council to adopt a number of...
Sister city offer knocked back
By Ewen McRae
Melton council will not enter into a friendship city arrangement with the Chinese city of Heze.
Council had been investigating a partnership with...
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High Street traffic change flagged
High Street, Melton, could be reduced to one lane in each direction under a council plan to revitalise the town centre.
Melton councillors adopted the...
