Geelong-Ballarat rail line savoures 150 year track record
IT pulled away from the platform as gracefully as a ship leaving the dock, but within minutes last week's special passenger train from...
Long Forest wool sludge causes whiff of discontent
FOUL-smelling waste from a wool processing factory in Long Forest must be removed by Anzac Day after locals voiced concerns over chemicals contained in...
Three charged over assault in Melton South house
Police are looking for a 26-year-old man in connection with a serious assault at a Melton South house on March 8.A 47-year-old man...
Childcare rebate: Moorabool parents fear federal budget death blow
MOORABOOL parents are concerned childcare rebates may not survive next month's federal budget, forcing them to leave their jobs and care for their...
Protesters cop ASIO treatment over Bacchus Marsh action
PROTEST and environment groups against Mantle Mining's exploratory drilling program in Bacchus Marsh fear they are being intimidated by the state government after several...
Melton dressaged for success with state titles
MELTON'S Riding for the Disabled Association branch will host the state competition on April 29 after its win at last year's titles in Bendigo.The...
More ammunition found at Rockbank’s Western Wetlands
MORE cartridges have been found at the Western Wetlands in Rockbank since allegations that they were used last month to shoot protected wildlife.As reported...
Ballan Recreation Reserve gets life-saving defibrillator
A potentially life-saving defibrillator unit will now be a permanent fixture at Ballan Recreation Reserve.The unit was presented last Thursday to the chairman of...
Melton-based foundation extends wishes to ill adults
AS cancer tore apart her friend's family, Jenny Howell-Clark was desperate to do something to ease the pain.Last July, her friend Nadine Webber was...
VicRoads’ Melton office in line for shorter operating hours
DRIVING instructor Peter Gregory agrees with a controversial VicRoads decision to cut the opening hours of its offices across the state, including Melton.The...
Pet breeders code: Melton residents’ views sought on new guidelines
MELTON residents are being encouraged to have their say on the Department of Primary Industries' review into the code of practice governing dog...
Devoted Melton volunteer group delivers pride with station cleanup
MEMBERS of a new volunteer group set up to keep Melton railway station clean hope they will encourage pride in the area.Karen Hickman, the...
V/Line commuters vent anger over tardy service
COMMUTERS have voiced their anger over Melton's train services, labelling them unreliable and demanding that V/Line take action.Diggers Rest resident Heath Eldridge, who uses...
Anglicare helps state wards seize second chance
AN innovative program is giving young people leaving state care a chance to make the most of life.Anglicare Victoria's Breaking the Barriers program ...
Melton foster child finds recipe for success in mum’s honour
SHE might be only 10, but Cassie already has her sights set on a career as a chef.As part of its Creating Dreams project,...
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Now that Christmas is over, families are bracing for the hefty costs that come with outfitting children for the new academic year.
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