Tag: News
Aboriginals ‘at risk’ in Vic prisons
An investigation into healthcare provision for Aboriginal people in Victorian prisons was tabled on March 6 based on research in three prisons including two...
Shed wants room for more
The Bacchus Marsh Men’s shed may soon be given room to expand following a a recent decision by Moorabool council.
The Bacchus Marsh Men’s...
Young Woman of the West named
Ballan’s Keeley Johnson has been named the Young Woman of the West by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation.
The inaugural Western Bulldogs Community Foundation...
Easter Bunny hops in
Hop along to exciting Easter festivities across Melton this month.
The Easter Bunny and his helpers will be making special appearances across local shopping...
Balling to breaking down barriers
Specialist Hoops Basketball is teaming up with Victoria Police to invite the community to an Open Day on March 17.
Specialist Hoops is a...
TAFE achievers recognised
Two local residents were among 40 award winners recognised at the 2024 Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence at a gala event at The Mining...
Greg going for Good Friday record
One of Victoria’s top auctioneers will be charged with extracting as big a price as possible when he presides over the Good Friday Appeal...
Help guide the City of Melton’s circular economy transition
Melton residents, businesses and schools are invited to help shape the way council manages its waste now, and into the future.
The Circular Economy and...
Thriving Communities applications open
Applications are now open for this year’s round of the Greater Western Water (GWW) Thriving Communities grants and sponsorship program.
Thriving Communities has been running...
Melton takes Gaza position
The war in Gaza was the subject of debate among councillors and the public at a Melton council meeting on Monday, February 26, with...
Lizard stalls development
The rediscovery of a thought to be extinct lizard has stalled plans for three major development areas in Bacchus Marsh.
Once commonly found in...
Western corridor claims title of cheapest land
Melbourne’s western growth corridor has taken the mantle as the city’s most affordable region to buy new land, with a median lot price of...
Almost 100 rescues each for SES young guns
Two 17-year-old volunteers have been making their mark with the Melton SES by attending almost 200 combined callouts since November.
Aiden Stylianou and Riley...
Truck driver to stand trial over crash
A truck driver will stand trial accused of ploughing into a school bus on its way to space camp, as a teacher burst into...
Hopes for state funding splash
A Western Metro MP has voiced his support for the state government to help fund the future Plumpton Wellness Centre
The aquatic centre is currently...