News
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Recent string of car fires in west
Five people have been arrested over a series of car fires in the west last week, Police attended the fires in Darley, Bonshaw, Spargo Creek,…
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Embrace the spirit of giving
Kmart in Woodgrove shopping centre are launching their wishing tree appeal tomorrow in the lead up to Christmas. For the past 35 years, the Salvation…
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Support for veterans through new funded programs
The Victorian government announced yesterday it will be supporting a range of new projects that will honour veterans’ service and help them live fulfilling civilian…
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Melton and Moorabool tracking well for COVID vaccinations
The number of Melton and Moorabool residents who have received two doses of a COVID vaccination has risen sharply in the past week. New federal…
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Latest data reveals increase in financial scams
Melton and Moorabool residents are being urged to protect themselves and their families from financial scams as part of a new Crime Stoppers Victoria campaign.…
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Missing Balliang East teen
A 15-year-old Balliang East resident is still missing. Tyler was last seen in Hamlyn Heights about 3pm on Friday, November 5. His family and police…
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Melton South man charged with alleged ‘lewd act’
A Melton South man has been charged after an alleged incident at Point Addis Beach last night. It’s alleged the naked 54 year old commited…
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Teens charged over alleged armed robberies
Four teens have been arrested over a series of alleged armed robberies and aggravated home invasions. Police said a 16-year-old Brookfield boy was facing a…
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Road closures for Remembrance Day
Moorabool council has announced which roads will be closed for REmembrance Day services on Thursday. In Ballan, Inglis Street between Cowie and Stead Streets will…
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Generators a much needed relief for storm affected residents
The Victorian government has announced it will be giving support to Victorian’s impacted by recent storms by providing generators to those most affected. Storms in…
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Woodlea Estate is “bringing back the blooms”
A sea of 150,000 sunflowers have bloomed as part of a large-scale installation at Woodlea Estate. In collaboration with Djerriwarrh Health Services, Edmund Rice Services…
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Childcare educators needed in Melton
Melton has made a call out to residents with experience in child education. Melton City Council Family Day Care is on the hunt for new…
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Mill Park undergoes revamp
Work has begun at Mill Park in Ballan, just off Blackwood Street and Simpsons Street, along the Werribee River. The works include the construction of…
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From the archives
Looking back on 30 years of Melton and Moorabool news. 30 years ago Wednesday 6 November, 1991 The Bacchus Marsh community would not have adequate…
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Water grants for west, Melton close tomorrow
Greater Western Water community sponsorship applications for a new round of community sponsorship funding are closing tomorrow. The sponsorship funding is designed to provide support…
















