Freeway crash kills woman
A WOMAN was killed on the Calder Freeway early Sunday morning when her car was struck after she stopped in the emergency lane. ...
Action plan urged for diabetes ‘explosion’
EXPERTS are calling for the creation of a diabetes action plan following the release of a report which shows the rate of the disease...
Hay fuels car inferno
A CAR travelling on the Western Highway was engulfed in flames last week after debris became entangled in its engine.The 2004 Mercedes Benz...
Snake show ban remains
ENVIRONMENT Minister Ryan Smith has ruled out overturning a ban which prevents a snakehandler from performing in Melton Shire.As reported by the Weekly, residents...
No cash for police family violence unit
MELTON is no closer to getting its own family violence unit, despite repeated calls from police and the community.Inspector Mario Fiorentino said the issue...
Bird protection law flouted
ENVIRONMENTALISTS are outraged that a protected species has been shot and killed at a wetland close to a caravan park and roads.Western Suburbs Animal...
VSDCA: Melton takes two to tango
MELTON'S bowlers never gave Kew a chance as the Lions posted a dominant eight-wicket win in the North West 2nd XI grand final at...
Big V: Melton Thoroughbreds downed
MELTON Thoroughbreds came back to earth after their opening-round win in men's division 2 after Craigieburn handed out a 29-point defeat at the weekend.Home...
VSDCA: Three titles has Melton ruling the roost
MELTON is a club at the peak of its powers after winning three of four Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association grand finals and nearly sweeping...
WDCA: Lone hand fails to get Centrals home
IT was a Test-length match, but there would be no victory for Melton Centrals as its marathon Williamstown District Cricket Association final ended in...
TAC Cup: Tough Dragons, fatigue pip Jets at the post
WESTERN Jets took a body blow in the opening round of the TAC Cup with a shattering after-the-siren three-point loss to defending champions Sandringham...
Ballan Autumn Festival a hit
Large crowds descended on Ballan for the township's annual autumn festival.Visitors were greeted at Ballan train station by giant 'hale bale' people, with costumes...
Not so grave funerals
Did we really think they’d go gently into the good night? It’s the baby boomers’ party and they will die how they want to....
Driver lucky as car bursts into flames
A CAR became engulfed in flames yesterday after debris on the Western Highway became entangled in the engine.Some hay fell from a truck and...
Fine for water theft
A BACCHUS Marsh vegetable farmer has pleaded guilty to interfering with a water meter owned by Southern Rural Water.An object attached to the meter...