Tag: News
Sewing for a cause
While most classes at Djerriwarrh Community House have been taken off-site, one group of dedicated volunteers is making a difference in the fight against...
Panther podcast points to Marsh
A new podcast investigating big cat sightings across Australia has turned its attention to Bacchus Marsh.
The Missing Panther podcast has collected hundreds of interviews...
Time to learn
Community centres and learning hubs may be temporarily closed, but Melton council is ensuring that education doesn’t take a back seat.
As part of its...
Grant lodge lockdown following positive test
The Grant Lodge nursing home in Bacchus Marsh is in lockdown, following news that a staff member has tested positive to COVID-19.
All staff and...
Virus hits university’s finances
Victoria University is bracing itself for a $50 million hit to its budget as a result of COVID-19.
The university had forecast a total budget...
Celebrating mums
Kat Buttigieg is confident this Sunday will be just like any other Mother’s Day, despite the coronavirus crisis.
The mum-of-three is preparing for a relaxing...
Sweet treat for bakers
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By Esther Lauaki
Aspiring pastry chefs have the chance to try their hand at the profession through a community short course.
Melton South Community...
Calls to postpone council elections
The Municipal Association of Victoria is calling for the Victorian local government elections to be deferred for 12 months.
The elections were due to be...
My Brimbank: Ivanka Portelli
Budding writer Ivanka Portelli spoke with Tate Papworth about the challenges of online learning and how her passions are helping her stay positive.
What’s your...
The west’s a great place to live
Four western suburbs are among Melbourne's best places to live, according to the latest edition of People's Choice of Housing.
The report identifies the suburbs...
Footy comes to Eynesbury
While the state suffers a football drought, Eynesbury is set to end one that extends well beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
The town currently has three...
Testing time for virus
While the spread of COVID-19 may be slowing, three new cases in Melton for the week ending Thursday served as a reminder that the...
Ravenhall accepts toxic soil
The Ravenhall landfill has begun accepting PFAS contaminated soil, the Environment Protection Authority has confirmed.
The move has angered local MPs who claim the west...
Gath caps off magical return to Tabcorp Park
Exciting pacer Eureka put the finishing touches to Kate Gath's magical return to Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night.
Fresh back from a driving-related suspension,...
Sole traders find a way
A Cairnlea travel agent has turned to selling shoes from his agency to avoid financial ruin.
Cyrus Mil and his business partner Dimos took over...
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Greg Lynn to be sentenced for killing missing camper
Former Caroline Springs Airline pilot Greg Lynn will finally learn his fate, four months after he was convicted of murdering missing camper Carol Clay...
