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Police car involved in hit and run
Police are appealing for assistance following a hit and run collision involving a police car at Hopetoun Park on Monday.
An unmarked police station wagon...
Hospital fundraiser in memory of baby Noah
The family of a young Melton boy who passed away from complications associated with a rare heart defect is hoping to raise awareness of...
Campaign calls on men to support safety of women from violence
Men are being urged to do their part to help end the scourge of violence against women by setting a positive example in their...
Council anger at toxic soil dumping approval
Western suburbs councils have reacted angrily to the state government’s approval for toxic West Gate Tunnel soil to be dumped in Bacchus Marsh and...
Proud Wiradjuri woman Ashleigh Vandenberg makes her mark as Melton councillor
A proud Wiradjuri woman who grew up in Melbourne’s western suburbs has set her sights on being a strong voice for her community...
Community hub complete
The new Melton Central Community Centre is officially complete and ready to deliver training, employment support and health and wellbeing services.
The $4.7 million centre...
Packed with care
Dedicated local carers and the people they care for can register to receive special care packs from Melton council in place of usual Carers...
Christmas appeal launched
Kmart has launched its annual Wishing Tree Appeal with The Salvation Army earlier than ever before to support the increased demand of Australians in...
Environmental projects recognised
By Ewen McRae
Two significant environmental projects in Melton are finalists in this year’s Keep Victoria Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards.
Among just 14 council projects up...
A tale to tell
caption details: Ariana, Charlotte and Diane Hamner. (Supplied)
Book Week might be a bit different this year, but that hasn’t stopped Rockbank Primary School students...
Healthy eating made simple
A new program is aiming to encourage children to shop, cook and eat their way to a healthier life.
The program is a partnership between...
Moorabool slowly reopens
Life is slowly returning to normal in Moorabool, with more businesses and local services re-opening.
Dining options at local pubs and restaurants were extended last...
Roadmap out of COVID stalls
By Ewen McRae
Melton residents are still waiting for announcements on COVID-19 restrictions easing, after Premier Daniel Andrews delayed his decision at the weekend.
Residents had...
Search for answers
By Ewen McRae
Doctors at The Alfred are hoping to provide Bacchus Marsh teenager Connor Manning with long-awaited answers to his seizures.
Connor, 16, has spent...
Halloween fundraiser for sick kids
In the lead up to Halloween, Melton Woolworths stores and The Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal are inviting locals to support sick and...
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Encouraging girls to chat
Melton Council has partnered with Girlchat for this year's 16 Days of Activism to campaign against gender-based violence and strengthen action to end violence...
