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Fundraise with your pooch

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents and their furry pooches are being encouraged to hit the pavement in their own backyards and neighbourhoods as part...

Pet care front of mind

Petbarn Caroline Springs are making sure our local furry friends are still healthy through the coronavirus crisis, with new measures to help pet owners. Petbarn...

Connection through isolation

While self isolation and social distancing have become common terms in recent weeks, one Melton woman is doing all she can to stay connected...

Anzac Day service cancelled

Melton RSL has cancelled its traditional Anzac Day service and march, but is calling on residents to not ignore the day. Due to the ongoing...

Appeal continues as virus sidelines collections

The Good Friday Appeal will still receive a sizeable donation from the Bacchus Marsh community, despite roadside collections being cancelled. The Bacchus Marsh Lions Club...

Relief as virus hits continue

By Ewen McRae A new state government program to help those in self isolation receive essential goods has been rolled out amid the ongoing coronavirus...

Helping veterans in need

The Caroline Springs RSL is partnering with Woolworths to ensure its most vulnerable members are looked after. The sub-branch has identified over 30 veterans and...

Food for thought

By Ewen McRae A local Rockbank cafe is adapting to the new business world, but still taking time to look out for their dedicated customers. We...

Fighting for Sammy

By Ewen McRae Sammy Colakidis had always been a bubbly and happy child, so when parents Kristy and Steven saw that change they knew something...

Live streaming on the agenda

By Ewen McRae Melton council is considering introducing live streaming of its monthly meetings. Last week's council meeting - which was postponed after council was unable...

Virus cases rising

By Ewen McRae More than a dozen cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Melton, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. There has...

Joint health service talks extended

By Ewen McRae A decision on a potential amalgamation of local health services has been pushed back. Djerrwarrh Health Services have been in discussions with Western...

Government must act now to save public interest journalism

The Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI) is calling on the Federal Government to put in place emergency measures to save the country's news industry...

Corona cases rise in west

Ten cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Melton according to the Department of Health and Human Services. A single case has also been recorded...

Community newspapers under threat

Independent community newspapers may be forced to close within weeks unless the federal government unlocks up to $40 million in urgent funding. With a number...

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NGAA proposes new funding model for Growth Areas

New data from the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) shows that one-in-five Australians face inadequate access to doctors, schools, sports facilities and other basic...