Tag: News
Virus numbers show hope
By Ewen McRae
Melton has recorded 40 new case of COVID-19 in the past week, as numbers begin to stabilise across the state.
The Melton municipality...
Rishi breaks drought
Rishi had watched his stablemates Love Ina Chevy and Jean Luc run to victory in the past two fast class features at Tabcorp Park...
Donate with dignity
Woolworths stores in Melton are helping to provide sanitary care for women in need this month.
Woolworth’s Melton and Woodgrove stores have partnered with charity...
Predator teacher sentenced
By Ewen McRae
A former Melton teacher who admitted to sexually abusing a former student has been sentenced to more than four years prison.
Nicole Woods...
Cosy donation to cancer centre
With the winter chill setting in, a talented group of local seniors have been busy helping those in need stay warm.
As part of Melton...
Soil campaign launched
Melton and Brimbank councils have launched their joint campaign to block toxic soil coming to the west.
Ravenhall landfill is one of the possible sites...
Running for Fred
Sarah Honeycombe and her friends had been going on regular hikes and walks to escape their homes before the latest lockdown, and they have...
Woolies store transformed into hub
Woolworths will temporarily convert its Watergardens South supermarket into an online delivery hub as Melbourne enters stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions.
The store was closed to...
Power fight continues
By Ewen McRae
A plan to build a series of transmission towers through Melton and Moorabool will destroy livelihoods, according to some affected landowners.
Barbara and...
Jail for knifepoint robbery
By Ewen McRae
A man who robbed a mother and her child at knifepoint last year has been sentenced to more than two years behind...
Local health leads the way
A local health initiative that helps positive COVID-19 cases with their recovery could be rolled out to other municipalities.
Djerriwarrh Health has started a 'Hospital...
Hope for homeless
By Ewen McRae
A state-of-the-art youth homeless refuge is about to open its doors in Melton.
The Hope Street First Response Youth Service will provide short-term...
Council calls for green power
By Ewen McRae
Moorabool council has called on the state government to set Victoria up for a greener future, as plans for a major transmission...
Rams look to the future
Local football might be done for 2020, but the Western Rams have not stopped planning for the future.
The Rams recently announced that head coach...
Maccas milestone for Melton
A milestone store for McDonald's is coming to Melton South.
McDonald's Australia broke ground on the site of its 1000th store in the country –...
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New magistrates appointed
The state government has appointed three new magistrates.
On Tuesday, Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes announced Helen Dale, Rachael Hopkins and Carrie O’Shea would be appointed to...
