BFNL: Melton learn lesson against benchmark
BACK-to-back tests against Ballarat Netball League benchmarks started with a 17-goal defeat for Melton away at East Point on Saturday.Imposing East Point goaler Catherine...
RDFL: Rams raid Kilmore, take aim at top 6
ROCKBANK is delivering on its quiet confidence of being in the Riddell District Football League finals mix after a 17-point win against Kilmore at...
Vegging out
What’s the first thought that comes to mind upon hearing the term vegan or vegetarian? Hippies? Lentils? Tofu? Stephanie Zevenbergen finds out how some...
Twelve teens arrested over crime rampage
TWELVE teens have been arrested over an alleged crime rampage involving armed robberies, burglaries and assault across the western suburbs.Footscray Crime Investigation Unit detectives...
North West Metro police arrested over drug trafficking
TWO North West Metro police officers have been suspended from duty over allegations of drug trafficking.The two officers were arrested today and interviewed by...
Run Melbourne: Mum takes it one step at a time with PANDA’s help
KATHRYN Wright thought she knew how post-natal depression affected women.After all, she was a second-time mum and a nurse who'd helped many women through...
Moorabool ratepayers face 6% hike as council looks to tighten bottom line
MOORABOOL Council will hike rates by 6per cent next financial year under a draft budget presented last week.The rate rise aims to create $37.314...
Ballan Caledonian Caravan Park’s future in limbo
RESIDENTS of the embattled Ballan Caledonian Caravan Park should not be forced to move unless they can be guaranteed a safe return to their...
Bacchus Marsh vet homes in on kitty litter
THE purrs of fluffy, doe-eyed kittens have taken over Bacchus Marsh Veterinary Clinic.Vet nurse Courtney (pictured) spends her spare time playing with the 12...
State budget: Moorabool students miss out again
VITAL funding has been held back from Moorabool students who again lost out in the state budget, according to mayor Pat Griffin.Cr Griffin...
Budget cuts raise job fears for Bacchus Marsh community college
STUDENTS and staff at a Bacchus Marsh community college fear training and employment prospects could be hampered after the state government slashed funding...
Demise of FHB grant tipped to hit Melton, Bacchus Marsh house sales
THE abolition of the first home buyers bonus could affect real estate sales in growth corridors like Bacchus Marsh.Treasurer Kim Wells last week...
Federal budget: $3.3m tipped for Ballan super clinic
BALLAN'S GP super clinic will be given a $3.3million boost in tonight's federal budget.But extra funding for Djerriwarrh Health in Bacchus Marsh remains...
1st Fleet demise leaves workers in limbo
A DARK cloud hangs over the future of 150 western suburbs employees left out of work by the sudden collapse of national trucking company...
No post box for Eynesbury in immediate future
EYNESBURY residents are no closer to having a post box in their suburb with Australia Post stating it could be two years until...
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Stay safe this Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and Kidsafe Victoria is offering a free resource to help Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay parents and carers make safe toy...
