Tag: News
Heritage on agenda
By Ewen McRae
Moorabool council is calling for the area’s local heritage to be strongly considered when any decision is made about where to...
Hot house to boost economy
A group of local entrepreneurs is well on its way to realising a business dream.
The group has just completed the second round of Melton...
Pub parma still in demand
The Bacchus Marsh community loves their chicken parma.
With the humble pub parma a rarity these days after pubs closing their doors several weeks ago,...
Fighting to help
While the closure of gyms across Victoria has been a hard pill to swallow for many, a local group of boxers have found it...
Footy’s new world
By Ewen McRae
The familiar sounds of football will soon be ringing out on ovals across the west, but it won’t be quite how you...
Excitement as students return to school
Adrian Mois never thought he’d be excited to be walking into school, but as he and his twin brother Benjamin walked through the gates...
More help for Melton
By Ewen McRae
Melton ratepayers experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic are set for some relief.
Council last week approved an assistance package for...
Lodge remains in lockdown
By Ewen McRae
Grant Lodge remains in lockdown, however no new cases of COVID-19 have been found since a staff member tested positive recently.
The Bacchus...
Melton ready for build
By Ewen McRae
Melton Council say they are ready to build, after a recent state government announcement about kick starting the economy post-COVID.
The government recently...
Golfers hit the green
Brimbank golfers flocked to the greens of the Keilor Golf Course last Wednesday as the state government started winding back COVID-19 restrictions.
Last Monday, Premier...
Vandals strike Moorabool
By Ewen McRae
Vandals have struck Moorabool sporting and recreation facilities, causing thousands of dollars damage in recent weeks.
While all sports facilities are currently closed...
Lockdown lowers pokies losses
By Ewen McRae
More than $10 million has been saved from poker machines in Melton since the state-wide COVID-19 lockdown came into effect.
The Alliance for...
Reward for shooting
By Ewen McRae
A reward is being offered for information on a non-fatal shooting that occurred in Melton nearly two years ago.
Police last week announced...
Soil issue heats up
Community frustration continues to build over the disposal of contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel project.
While a site hasn’t been officially chosen, the...
Stadium build on track
While organised sport is currently on hiatus, construction of new sporting facilities is going full steam ahead.
Contractors are preparing the site for the new...
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Breaking the crime chain
Once trapped in a life of crime and addiction, Melton's Sabir Banek is now on a mission to help young people break the cycle....
