Tag: News
Events fall victim to virus
The Djerriwarrh Festival and Lakeside Alive have been cancelled for 2002 as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Melton council had hoped restrictions would...
Council bid to move Melton boundary
Eynesbury could soon be fully part of the Melton municipality, under a plan to re-draw the local government boundaries.
Most of the burgeoning suburb already...
Virus cases plummet
Active cases of COVID-19 have plummeted locally in the past week, with Melton recording its lowest number of cases in almost a month.
Melton had...
Boost for Melton sport
MacPherson Park in Toolern Vale will get a facelift as part of a state government stimulus package.
A $1.18 million funding boost for the transformation...
Western United into semi finals
Western United's dream run in their inaugural A-League season has continued, progressing to the semi finals at the weekend.
United confirmed their place in the...
Pokies savings climb
By Ewen McRae
Nearly $30 million has been saved from pokie machines in Melton since the pandemic began, according to new data.
The Alliance for Gaming...
A stranger’s kindness
Harpreet Marwaha has always been a big believer in helping his community.
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic days he helped prepare and deliver meals to...
Library membership grows
Libraries in Melton and Moorabool have seen a rise in membership during the pandemic, with locals turning to books to help them through lockdown.
An...
Young survivor helps others doing it tough
By Ewen McRae
It has been nine years since Alexia Yiangoulli received the news that would turn her adolescence upside down.
At just 13, the Frasers...
Virus numbers show hope
By Ewen McRae
Melton has recorded 40 new case of COVID-19 in the past week, as numbers begin to stabilise across the state.
The Melton municipality...
Rishi breaks drought
Rishi had watched his stablemates Love Ina Chevy and Jean Luc run to victory in the past two fast class features at Tabcorp Park...
Donate with dignity
Woolworths stores in Melton are helping to provide sanitary care for women in need this month.
Woolworth’s Melton and Woodgrove stores have partnered with charity...
Predator teacher sentenced
By Ewen McRae
A former Melton teacher who admitted to sexually abusing a former student has been sentenced to more than four years prison.
Nicole Woods...
Cosy donation to cancer centre
With the winter chill setting in, a talented group of local seniors have been busy helping those in need stay warm.
As part of Melton...
Soil campaign launched
Melton and Brimbank councils have launched their joint campaign to block toxic soil coming to the west.
Ravenhall landfill is one of the possible sites...
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Celebrating 40 years together – thank you, Melton!
Dear Melton community,
This year marks a very special milestone for Melton Optical Services as we celebrate 40 incredible years of serving you. We truly...
