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Alleged machete-wielding teens arrested at shopping centre
Police have arrested three teenagers following an alleged affray in Melton West on Tuesday, January 16.
Officers were called to reports of a physical altercation...
Melton swears it uses nice language
Melton residents rank among the least likely to swear in Australia, according to a recent survey.
Online learning platform Preply surveyed more than 1,500...
Helping kinder enrolments
Families in the Moorabool will be able to save up to $2500 per child every year following a boost in funding for local council...
Man accused of hitting pedestrians pleads not guilty
A man who allegedly drove into pedestrians and cars in central Melbourne, killing a philanthropist, has been committed to stand trial.
Zain Khan fronted Melbourne...
V/Line workers to shut down regional rail network
Victoria’s regional rail network is set to be brought to a temporary standstill as workers take industrial action over conditions.
Operations staff at V/Line,...
Confronting the past to claim the future
Many people find it difficult to discuss traumatic episodes from their past.
Truganina woman Kabinga C Mazaba isn’t one of them.
“From the age of six...
Dirty start for schools
Government schools are going to be ‘dirtier, unhygienic, and ultimately more dangerous’ for students, a union is warning following continuing contract disputes with cleaning...
Jessica says saving program a plus
The Christmas and New Year period is a joyous time for most, but for those struggling financially, it’s a different story, as Wyndham Vale...
Man charged with 61-year-old’s murder fronts court
A Victorian man accused of fatally injuring a 61-year-old has fronted court charged over the death.
Aaron Bernath, from Maddingley at Bacchus Marsh, was on...
My Place
Comfort Kennedy is a 23-year-old Kurunjang woman who, through her dedication to volunteer was, was recently named one of Melton's Young Citizens of the...
FMBG seek a helping hand-rail
Members of the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden (FMBG) are appealing to the public to help fund a handrail for the Lake Walk...
Events to check out on Jan 26
With citizenship ceremony's, activity days and mourning events there's a broad range of events happening on January 26, reflecting Melton and Moorabool's diverse community....
Charges following death of man in Maddingley
Police have charged a man following the death of another man in Maddingley.
Police were first called to a Stonehill Drive address to assist Ambulance...
VICSWIM 2024 in full swing
With summer in full swing, residents from Melton and Moorabool may find themselves heading into the water more often.
While Australia is a water loving...
CFA supports flood affected communities
More than 200 Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers supported VICSES in its flood recovery efforts in the first 10 days of 2024, with some...
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Arts collective needs your help
Community-based gallery Ballan & District Artist Collective is moving to a new space, but before it does, it needs the community's help.
The collective is...
