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MELTON | MOORABOOL

Phoenix part of women’s rising

The Melton Phoenix Football Club is one of many soccer clubs across the state to record a boom in female participation. Following the Matildas'...

Providing hope for those in need

More than 900 young people and their children have been helped by Hope Street's First Response Youth Service in Melton. The service first opened in...

Football history comes home

A piece of history has landed at Melton RSL after the family of an ex-service member found a football trophy given to his father...

Community pays tribute to Allan Godfrey

Residents of Woodlea and members of Caroline Springs RSL came together on Sunday, April 21, to honour the memory of Allan Godfrey and all...

Truck faults create ‘risk’

Melton Fire Station’s heavy pumper fire truck has been taken offline due to recurring faults, leaving the community "at risk" in the event of...

Around the grounds in Melton and Moorabool

Australia Cup Spring Hills is through to the next round of the Nike F.C Cup. Spring Hills faced Ashburton on Monday night and were able...

Works on Avenue trees

Work commenced on Monday, April 22, to replace several ageing or poor condition trees in The Avenue of Honour in Bacchus Marsh. The works are...

BCA star to coach Darley

Darley has signed one of the Ballarat Cricket Association’s greatest players as its coach for next season. The Lions announced on Tuesday night that four-time...

Crea new Bulls coach

New coach Bacchus Marsh cricket coach Sam Crea said being able to coach in his home town was something he dreamt of. Crea was announced...

Name change splitting the community

Calls to rename the Elaine Recreation Reserve are splitting the small Moorabool community in half. As reported by Star Weekly, a petition was put to...

Ma continues her strong form

Tina Ma has spent much of the last few weeks on the squash court with plenty to show for it. The Melton rising star competed...

Bears find a way

Burnside Heights will take plenty out of its first two matches of the Essendon District Football League women’s division 1 season. The Bears are undefeated...

Cobras get first win, Devils fall short

Bacchus Marsh made hard work of it, but broke through for its first win of the Ballarat Football League season. The Cobras opened their account...

Why custom mouthguards matter to prevent dental injuries

Last week, I had a great time meeting with the Bacchus Marsh Football and Netball team. It was inspiring to see the community come...

The IPC Health Care Finder Service can help you find the care you need!

Would you like assistance with daily tasks to help you stay in your home for longer? Are you struggling to understand and access aged...

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...

Call to recognise an icon

The family of Diggers Rest icon Charlie Watson say he would be thrilled to have a part of the Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve named...

Hockey star makes visit

Arnolds Creek Primary School students got to hear first hand what it takes to be involved in high performance sport. Victorian Institute of Sport athlete...

Truckie to face trial over bush crash

Four charges have been dropped against a truck driver who allegedly crashed into the back of a school bus in Melbourne's west, seriously injuring...

Taking the plunge for MND

When Sarah Lock decided to walk the Kokoda Track to raise money to help those with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), she decided that...

Prison program kicking goals

An eight-week soccer coaching program at the Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC) in Ravenhall is striving to help people in prison break the cycle of...

Man arrested after alleged attempted theft of car in Deanside

A Deer Park man has been arrested after he allegedly attempted to steal a car in Deanside on Sunday night. Police said it is alleged...

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Community pays tribute to Allan Godfrey

Residents of Woodlea and members of Caroline Springs RSL came together on Sunday, April 21, to honour the memory of Allan Godfrey and all...