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Donate to CFA this Good Friday

CFA is asking the community, including those in Melton and Moorabool, to dig deep this Friday and donate to CFA members rattling tins across...

Consumer group calls for action on super scams

The federal government is being urged to introduce a superannuation industry anti-scam code. Advocacy group Super Consumers Australia is urging the federal government to introduce...

Be a good egg in forests this Easter long weekend

With thousands of Victorians, including those from Melton and Moorabool, eggs-pected to spend time outdoors this Easter long weekend and throughout the school holidays,...

Stay safe while visiting Victoria’s great outdoors this Easter weekend

Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers in tourism hotspots throughout regional Victoria are encouraging holidaymakers, including those from Melton and Moorabool, to come prepared...

Warriors step up

The Western Warriors produced their best performance of the Victorian Netball League championship season to secure their second win. After a couple of up and...

School holiday action

With Easter arriving, so are the school holidays, and in Melton and Moorabool there’s a range of activities on for kids to explore. Moorabool...

Journey back in time

Grandparents can take grandchildren to the zoo for free over the school holidays and embark on an unforgettable journey back in time as zoos...

None better than Bessell

Darley all-rounder Kim Bessell has capped off her exceptional year in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s competition by taking home the league’s...

Around the grounds in Melton and Moorabool

Big V The Melton Thoroughbreds fell just short against the Surf Coast in the Big V men’s division 2 competition on Saturday night. After...

Youthful Sharks set to strike

New Hillside coach Chris Daley believes his young side can do some damage this year in division one of the Essendon District Football League....

Spring Hills ready to bounce

After an ascendant 2023 campaign that nearly ended in glory, Spring Hills will be looking to go one better this season in the Victorian...

Storm to come back better

Sydenham-Hillside is proud in defeat but is wondering what might have been after the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division grand final. Playing in...

Warriors show improvement

The Western Warriors showed some better signs but it wasn’t enough for a win against the North East Blaze in the Victorian Netball League...

Downsize to a bigger life at Lifestyle Communities

Lifestyle Communities is a world where downsizing your home means upgrading to a more vibrant life filled with unlimited possibilities. The Lifestyle Communities team...

Dr Farooq leading the way in dentistry and gender equality

Dr Saba Farooq, a local dentist and owner of Main Street Dental Practice Bacchus Marsh, celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) by reflecting on its...

Orthotropics – early intervention orthodontics for growing jaws

Orthotropics is the discipline of developing correct growth in children via non-invasive means. The ideal age for patients to start treatment is between 3-6...

Life. Unlimited.

At Lifestyle Communities, we believe in life without restrictions. One with the freedom to do the things you love, and the confidence to be...

Doctor Bill Crawford loves his patients and his work

Doctor Bill Crawford is the senior associate dentist at Main Street Dental Practice Bacchus Marsh. Bill has an abundance of experience and knowledge, that’s why...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for Melton and Moorabool residents working...

Melton council welcomes stamp duty reform

Melton council has welcomed a new state government reform that will abolish stamp duty on Victorian commercial and industrial properties. The state government introduced...

New vision for Melton Weir

A Melton councillor is hoping plans for the Melton Weir could turn it into the “jewel in the crown of Melton”. The Draft Melton...

VLocity train construction underway

Work is now underway on Victoria's latest order of VLocity trains which will carry more passengers to support growing demand on the Ballarat line...

Charges following school stabbing

Police have charged a teenager following an alleged stabbing at a school in Melton South on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to Wilson Road following...

Lake revamp plan drafted

A revamp of Lake Caroline is a step closer, with Melton council voting to endorse a draft strategy to guide the development and upgrade...

RSPCA Victoria returns to the west

RSPCA Victoria is making it's return to Melbourne’s western suburbs to offer more low-cost pet vaccination days to locals in April. The clinics, run by...

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Warriors step up

The Western Warriors produced their best performance of the Victorian Netball League championship season to secure their second win. After a couple of up and...