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Lighting up the dark
By Ewen McRae
When Bridie and Christopher Murphy noticed their son was unwell in May last year, they could not have imagined what the next...
Community housing plan rejected
Hillside residents are claiming an early victory in their fight to have plans for a community housing estate scrapped after Melton council rejected the...
Craven returns in style
Talented trotting filly Pink Galas helped mark her trainer/driver's long-awaited return to Saturday night racing at Tabcorp Park Melton across the weekend.
Matt Craven has...
Bald Hill steps up
With restrictions about to ease, Moorabool residents will soon have even more reasons to get out and stay active.
A grant from the state government...
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...
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Coach nets nomination
The 2024 Netball Victoria Community Award nominations were announced on Wednesday, November 20, and Western Warriors’ coach Tracy Howard is in the running for...
