Tag: News
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...
Business binds together
By Ewen McRae
Local business groups are calling on residents to shop local as the impact of the coronavirus starts to hit.
With many residents self...
Homeless hit by virus
By Ewen McRae
The impact of coronavirus on some of the most vulnerable in the community is starting to be felt.
Hope Street Youth and Family...
Clinic boost as virus hits
A drive-thru coronavirus clinic in Melton West is helping to ease the strain on local health services.
The fever clinic opened on March 17 and...
Clinic boost as virus hits
A drive-thru coronavirus clinic in Melton West is helping to ease the strain on local health services.
The fever clinic opened on March 17 and...
Clinic boost as virus hits
A drive-thru coronavirus clinic in Melton West is helping to ease the strain on local health services.
The fever clinic opened on March 17 and...
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...
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Community courses
Melton South Community Centre’s term two program of courses and events is now available, with learning activities for all the family. The centre...
