Tag: News
Free Melbourne Royal Show entry for kids
Kids under the age of 14, including those in Hume and Whittlesea, will receive free entry into the Royal Melbourne Show, the state government...
Embedded power networks to be banned
Private power networks will be banned in new residential apartment buildings and existing networks will be reformed, the state government announced on July 26....
Check your open flue heaters
Energy Safe Victoria [ESV} will prohibit the sale of certain types of open flued gas space heaters which do not meet safety standards.
From Monday,...
First aid for four-legged friends
Victorian pet owners, such as those in Melton and Moorabool, are being encouraged to ensure they know basic first aid skills to care for...
Supporting women in sport
Victorian women in sport will have the opportunity to hone and develop their skills through the state government’s new Change Our Game Professional Development...
New program training safer drivers
A new program will ensure Victorian drivers have access to a high quality training created by road safety experts.
RACV has launched...
VU, Orygen to boost mental health workforce
A new partnership between Victoria University (VU) and Orygen, Australia’s centre of excellence in youth mental health is aimed at boosting youth mental health...
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...
From the archives
30 years ago
July 29, 1992
A public meeting called by Melton Council in the Rockbank hall tomorrow is expected to be well attended by...
Call for greater farm safety from Kidsafe Victoria
Kidsafe Victoria is calling for farm-based parents and carers, including those in Melton and Moorabool, to take "urgent action" and set up safe areas...
New road to cut commuter times
Construction on a new key road connecting the Melton and Wyndham municipalities has begun, providing improved ease of travel for residents in rapidly growing...
PJ party
The kids at Aussie Kindies Bacchus Marsh were warm and cosy last week with the child care centre hosting a special pyjama week, to...
Food for the soul
Bacchus Marsh volunteers are working to support families and those needing a bit of extra help during a tough time, free of charge.
The...
Safe place for the vulnerable to blossom
Melton residents affected by domestic violence will now have a new safe place to call home, with a local charity working to protect the...
Social worker goes the extra mile
Social worker Mel Walters loves making a difference for clients every day.
Not only does the Ravenhall Bolton Clarke employee help avert family crisis,...