Tag: News
Crime up in Melton
By Ewen McRae
Crime across Melton has risen again according to the latest data.
Latest figures from the Crime Statistics Agency showed a 13.1 per cent...
Pollies vote no for dump
Victoria's upper house has voted to oppose the dumping of contaminated soil near Bacchus Marsh.
A motion to oppose the soil dump from Liberal MP...
Pollies vote no for dump
Victoria's upper house has voted to oppose the dumping of contaminated soil near Bacchus Marsh.
A motion to oppose the soil dump from Liberal MP...
Pause for thought
By Ewen McRae
Moorabool council has called for decisions on three major potential projects to be put off, in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Moorabool...
Flushed with issues
Western Water has reminded its customers that toilet paper is the only kind of paper that should be flushed.
Panic buying triggered by the COVID-19...
Sign for the future
Visitors to Rockbank station are now getting a more colourful welcome, with the unveiling of a mosaic sign last week.
The work of artist...
Time for new batteries
With the end of daylight saving almost here, a local company is offering free battery swap for smoke alarms.
It's the second year Battery World...
Putting words into action
For Caroline Springs woman Tiffany Shen, actions speak louder than words.
The Miss Australia International finalist says she's made a commitment to be a voice...
Nominations are open for the City of Melton Business Excellence Awards
Nominations for the 2020 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards are now open and it takes less than 60 seconds to enter.
Which one of...
New sports grounds flagged
By Ewen McRae
A number of multi-purpose sports fields could be added to a Fraser Rise sporting precinct, under a plan from Melton council.
The City...
Club ditches MBC over toxic plan
Bacchus Marsh Soccer Club president Liam Kiely said the club’s decision to sever ties with Maddingley Brown Coal was “sensible.“
The Scorpions terminated their sponsorship...
New cop for Moorabool
Moorabool will receive one additional police officer as part of the next intake, which focuses on regional areas.
The state government last week announced 788...
Speedy weekend drivers
By Ewen McRae
More than 150 speeding offences were recorded in the Melton and Moorabool region during a Labour Day long weekend police blitz.
Speeding was...
Democracy on show
By Ewen McRae
Pranati Parikh has a passion for the law, and it's set to take her all the way to federal parliament.
The Lakeview Senior...
Concern rises over rail plan
The Melbourne Airport rail link has been touted as a "game changer" by Brimbank council, but if it's not done right it'll cause headaches...