Tag: News
Illegal animal trap warning
RSPCA Victoria is reminding the community of Melton and Moorabool that steel jaw animal traps, in which pet cats often become caught, are illegal.
Using...
Boost to enhance telehealth experiences
Monash University researchers will lead a $2 million Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) project to enhance telehealth capabilities that aim to improve patient,...
New state fossil emblem
A prehistoric monster amphibian that looked like a crocodile and was the size of a car has joined the likes of the Leadbeater’s possum,...
Melton and Moorabool weather forecast
It looks to be a sunny day ahead for Melton and Moorabool to round out the weekend.
Melton will reach a top of 29...
Feedback for greenhouse gas emissions wanted
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is looking for public feedback from Melton and Moorabool residents following the release of its draft guidance for...
From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
10 years ago
January 17, 2012
We can be heroes: Champions in a field of their own.
15...
Research for older people to beat the heat
Researchers have developed a guide for older Melton and Moorabool residents to help them to keep the temperature in their homes comfortable during summer...
Know the drill before you grill
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is calling on Melton and Moorabool outdoor grillers to ensure their barbecue gas bottle connections are safe before they start...
Grants to drive innovation and sustainability
Moorabool and Melton food and beverage producers can now apply for financial support from the Coles Nurture Fund to help them drive innovation and...
Dress up for junior program birthday
The Eynesbury Heritage Trail junior parkrun is celebrating its birthday tomorrow.
For its usual Sunday run, the program is encouraging participants to dress up...
More accessible restrooms for Melton
Melton council is among the grant recipients for new accessible restrooms across the state.
The restrooms will be installed at the Melton waves and leisure...
Community Calendar
Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park
Meets Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose...
Melton prepares for Australia Day
This Australia Day, Melton council will continue its tradition of hosting a special citizenship ceremony and celebrating the winners of the 2022 Community Achievement...
Making the most of summer
With summer in full swing and the weather reaching over 30 degrees this week, locals made the most of the Melton waves and leisure...
SES volunteers awarded for over one thousand calls
Four seasoned Melton SES volunteers have been recognised for their volunteering efforts.
Nic Gargalakos (Deputy Controller), Rod Fraser (Section Leader), Robert Trott (member) and...