Tag: News
New scanner for Marsh
By Ewen McRae
Bacchus Marsh Hospital has received a significant boost, with a $1 million investment into their radiology department unveiled recently.
While patients to the...
Team Nicholson’s delight
It was party time for the Nicholson team on Friday night after Bullys Delight returned to racing with a long-odds success at Tabcorp Park...
Melton pioneer recognised
A dedication to inclusion and togetherness has seen Melton's Emily Attard recognised by Basketball Victoria at their annual awards.
Ms Attard is the founder of...
Toxic soil plan: Council blocked
By Ewen McRae
Moorabool council says it is being blocked from consulting with the community over plans to bring contaminated soil to the region.
The state...
Cuddle a cub
A chance to get up close with one of Australia’s cutest national animals is coming next month.
The Australian Dingo Foundation in Toolern Vale will...
Melton station boost
By Ewen McRae
Melton Train will receive a much needed upgrade as part of a state government plan to kick start the economy.
For a long...
Lighting up our sports ovals
By Ewen McRae
Community sport is starting to return, and four clubs in Moorabool will find training better than before following the installation of new...
Don’t forget your doc
While coronavirus has been on the minds of everyone in recent months, health services are reminding locals not to ignore other health concerns.
The North...
School’s back
Getting back to school has been a challenge for some, but students at Catholic Regional College Melton have relished the return to the classroom.
The...
Council ticks off hotel
By Ewen McRae
Melton council has approved a planning permit for a new hotel in Truganina, including space for 60 electronic gaming machines.
A proposal for...
Off target
By Ewen McRae
The Bacchus Marsh Target store will close next year, following a reevaluation of stores across the state by owner Wesfarmers.
Up to...
Letters make connections
Bridging the generation gap in isolation can be a tricky exercise, but one western community is making it happen.
Residents in the Woodlea estate in...
Music at home
The loss of live music has hit hard for many people during the COVID-19 lockdown, but some residents have had the music come to...
Creek transforms
The transformation of Arnold's Creek in Melton West is almost complete, with a new waterway attraction set to welcome its first visitors.
The project -...
Hope centre nears finish
More help for Melton youth experiencing hardship and homelessness is on the way, with a new refuge nearing completion.
The Hope Street First Response Youth...