Tag: News
Boost of hospitality jobs in Victoria
The Victorian government will boost the number of jobs in pubs, restaurants and cafes, giving those in Melton, Moorabool and across the state more...
Council responds to connectivity issues
Melton council have acknowledged the challenges the city faces with poor broadband and mobile connectivity after the release of a report which revealed resident’s...
Funding for local LGBTIQ+ organisations
The state government has announced it will deliver a $200,000 package for local organisations that provide crucial support to the LGBTIQ+ community in...
Have your say on Moorabool waste strategy
Moorabool residents now have the opportunity to give their feedback on the new draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy.
The strategy was approved by the...
Road grading scheduled for Moorabool
Moorabool are scheduling road grading works across the shire over the coming months with an interactive map for residents to utilise.
Each year, unsealed roads...
Library lovers day in Melton
February 14 not only marks Valentine's Day but Library Lover's Day.
Melton libraries is encouraging locals to head down to Caroline Springs library to...
New tool supporting small business mental health
Small business owners in Melton, Moorabool and across the state are being given access to a new resource to help support the mental health...
New apartments for Melton South
Melton South residents can expect a new, three-story residential apartment building after the council unanimously approved a planning application.
At a meeting on February 7,...
Keeping kids safe
Kidsafe Victoria has launched a new safety campaign in a bid to reduce the number of driveway run-over incidents, including in Melton and Moorabool....
Clean up Moorabool
Do you know an area in Moorabool that could do with tidying up?
You can help the area by registering for Clean Up...
Police investigating fight in Tarneit
Up to 20 people may have been involved in a fight which took place in Tarneit on Wednesday, February 9, allegedly including a teenager...
Check your partner this Valentine’s Day
The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) is encouraging partners to check each other this Valentine's Day for spots or unusual freckles that could be...
Community road safety boost
Melton and Moorabool schools, councils, and not-for-profit organisations can now apply for a funding boost for grassroots road safety initiatives to drive down...
From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
February 12, 1992
Melton reports between six to eight cases of child abuse a...
Moorabool ramps up bin tagging
Moorabool's recycling bin tagging program is underway.
Bin inspectors will check the contents of bins on collection day and let residents know how they went....
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Calling all women for the ultimate girls weekend
Camping is one of the best activities to do in the summer for everyone, but what if you just want an all-girls camping experience?
Glamping...
