Tag: News
Take me to fungi town
As the Blackwood Woodchop and Easter Carnival looms closer, one local artist is making sure the forest-town’s fabulous fungi are celebrated.
Kathy Holowko is an...
Lalor goes number one
Sam Lalor is the toast of Bacchus Marsh after being taken at pick one in the AFL draft on Wednesday night.
The 18-year-old was widely...
Marking 40 years on air
After 40 years of working in community radio, Melton Community Radio DJ Duane Zigliotto is more passionate than ever.
Mr Zigliotto, who started as a...
Help shape the Council Plan and Budget
Melton council's 2025-26 council plan and budget planning is now underway.
With that, Melton residents, community groups, sports clubs, or organisations with an initiative or...
Mum urges parents to spot drowning signs
A mum whose toddler almost drowned last summer is urging parents to learn the signs of drowning and know what to do in an...
Cardiac arrest survival rate in Victoria triples
New research shows Victorians are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest compared to 20 years ago, thanks to increased bystander intervention.
The study, supported...
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Bacchus Marsh Senior Citizens
The Bacchus Marsh Senior Citizens recommences its activities this month, starting with the indoor bowls on Sunday, January 19, followed...
Convoy for the kids
This story was originally published in September 24, 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
Life is a...
Breaking the crime chain
This story was originally published in October 22, 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy.
Once trapped in...
Council rates cap to keep costs low
Council rate increases will be capped at the forecast Consumer Price Index for the next financial year to reduce pressures on household budgets.
Minister for...
Boom gates removed in Diggers Rest
Bells are now a thing of the past in Watsons Road, Diggers Rest, after the removal of boom gates in a 24-7 construction blitz...
Paying it forward this Christmas
This story was originally published in December 6, 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy
Melton's Sonyia Hosherr...
What happened to Alana?
This story was originally published in June 4, 2024 and Star Weekly has chosen to share it again for readers to enjoy
Almost 28 years...
Why Aussies love the iconic ‘chicken parma’
The chicken parmigiana, often affectionately called "chicken parma" or "parmi" in Australia, is a beloved staple of Australian pub culture. Its widespread popularity across...
Tips to keep kids engaged when the family is dining out
When dining out at a restaurant with kids, it's essential to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep them entertained and engaged....
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Falcons sitting content
Caroline Springs couldn’t have asked for much more from the first part of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season.
The Falcons were...
