Tag: News
From the archives
Looking back on 30 years of Melton and Moorabool news.
30 years ago
Wednesday 6 November, 1991
The Bacchus Marsh community would not have adequate access to...
Water grants for west, Melton close tomorrow
Greater Western Water community sponsorship applications for a new round of community sponsorship funding are closing tomorrow.
The sponsorship funding is designed to provide support...
Have your say on reserve in Moorabool
Moorabool council are requesting feedback on the upcoming Masons Lane Reserve Master Plan.
The community’s input will help set the future direction for Masons...
Melton councillor attends Kmart grand opening
The new Kmart store in Caroline Springs officially opened yesterday with Melton councillor Steve Abboushi in attendance.
In a Facebook post, Cr Abboushi said it...
Calling all Moorabool artists
Moorabool Shire is calling for expressions of interest from visual artists to participate in public art activations this upcoming festive season.
Over summer, Moorabool...
Pop-up clinic at Melton high school
Kurunjang Secondary College is hosting a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic today.
From 9:30 till 5pm, local residents can walk-in with no booking to receive their...
Animal neglect an ongoing problem in Melton
Neglect continues to be the biggest animal welfare issue across Victoria, including in Melton according to recent RSPCA Victoria data.
RSPCA Victoria has reported that...
Creating little bookworms
Children at Eynesbury kindergarten have been given the opportunity to participate in a new reading program.
The Little Readers program is a Resimax Group...
Doctor disqualified over deaths
Former director of obstetrics and gynaecology at Bacchus Marsh Hospital, Dr Surinder Parhar, has been disqualified for 12 years after an investigation into a...
We will remember them
RSL clubs around Melton and Moorabool areas are preparing for Remembrance Day next week.
As restrictions ease for Victoria, many RSL clubs are able...
Mayoral grant gives back
A group of 24 local, not-for-profit organisations were awarded mayoral funds last week for projects that will better the Melton community.
Amongst those selected...
Goran Kesic elected Melton’s new mayor
Councillor Goran Kesic has been elected as Melton’s new mayor for 2021-22.
Cr Kesic was sworn into the position at a council meeting last night,...
Have you seen Adrian?
Melton and Moorabool police have put a call out to the public for information on missing 17-year-old Adrian.
Adrian was last seen in Rowville...
Free mulch in Moorabool books out
Moorabool shire’s free mulch incentive to help residents clean up after storms hit the area in June has been booked out.
Bookings for round...
Moorabool roads and infrastructure upgrades given the green light
A number of roads and reserves across Moorabool will be upgraded following a federal government cash injection.
Moorabool council received $1,775,796 under round two of...