Gorillas in our midst
DANCING gorillas have been lifting themselves over and spinning around hoses at the Werribee Open Range Zoo.It's all thanks to Ballan CFA, which donated...
Scaled-back snake show upsets school
MELTON residents are calling for authorities to reverse a ban on a local reptile handler known for his popular snake show.The Department of Sustainability...
Vet’s tour de Victoria
MELTON Vietnam Veterans Association member John Williams (pictured) has been clocking up the hours on his bike in preparation for a 400-kilometre charity...
Probe into deadly house fire
INVESTIGATIONS continue into the death of a Melton South teenager in a house fire last week.Daniel Sheehy died after a blaze ripped through...
Locks smiths hold sway
MELTON'S Debbie Clarkson (pictured) was one of thousands of Australians who shaved or coloured their hair for the World's Greatest Shave last week.Ms...
Poor health: urban myth or reality?
CLAIMS that bad urban planning is leading to poor health in urban growth areas have received a mixed response in Melton.Experienced general practitioner ...
Drop in jobs rings alarm bells
FALLING construction rates and increasing uncertainty is causing alarm in the local building industry.Building Commission data released earlier this month showed that building permits...
TAC Cup: Fitness is Jets’ focus
THE Western Jets faded out in last season's TAC Cup finals because their fitness was not up to scratch, coach Steven Kretiuk says.The...
Big V: Thoroughbreds win by three points
A FOURTH-quarter rally from a double-figure deficit snared a stirring three-point win for Melton Thoroughbreds against the Coburg Giants last Saturday.The Big V Basketball...
McIntyre Cup: Bacchus Marsh eliminated
BACCHUS Marsh had no answer for Riddell's batting firepower as the Bombers eliminated the Bulls from the McIntyre Cup on Sunday.Riddell posted 8-249 on...
MJCA: Grade expectations realised
THE season ended for Melton Junior Cricket Association at the weekend with Melton Centrals, West Saints and Darley taking home the four grades up...
VSDCA: Lions roar into grand finals
MELTON is set to battle on four fronts as all of its grades qualified for Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association grand finals to be played...
Gabby Byrnes a bronzed star
BACCHUS Marsh Little Athletics competitor Gabby Byrnes flew the flag for the club with two medals at the Athletics Australia junior championships in...
Without consent
For decades thousands of unmarried pregnant Australian women were pushed into a world of shame, forced to have their babies in secret then give...
Big V: Fourth-quarter comeback nets Melton opening-night win
A FOURTH-quarter rally from a double-figure deficit snared a stirring three-point win for Melton Thoroughbreds against the Coburg Giants last Saturday.The Big V Basketball...
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