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  • Coaches replace trains

    Coaches replace trains

    Those travelling beyond Bacchus Marsh on the train are being told to allow for extra travel time with coaches replacing trains for part of the…

  • From concrete to Cormorants

    From concrete to Cormorants

    A once-concrete channel in Melton’s West is showing new signs of life, with local birdwatchers recording a growing diversity of species as the Re-imagining Arnolds…

  • Powering the 500

    Powering the 500

    All eyes were on the Supercars at Sandown raceway over the weekend, but the event would not have been possible without the 349 dedicated volunteers…

  • Local voice, national honour

    Local voice, national honour

    Local Eyensbury writer Amy Montague has made history as a decorated author after bringing home third place in the 2025 Furphy Literary Award, one of…

  • Lalor gets number four

    Lalor gets number four

    Sam Lalor will wear number four for Richmond in 2026, inheriting the famous club number for his second season in yellow and black. Lalor, 19,…

  • Lunderi joins Melton Phoenix

    Lunderi joins Melton Phoenix

    It was only a matter of time before Sergio Lunderi ended up coaching at Melton Phoenix in the FV state league 4 west competition. The…

  • Need for more netball facilities

    Need for more netball facilities

    A new netball facilities strategy has highlighted the need for future planning for more facilities in Melbourne’s west, especially in Melton. Netball Victoria has released…

  • Take a stand

    Take a stand

    Melton council is calling on residents to stand together in support of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign urging…

  • Power to the people

    Power to the people

    Melton and surrounds locals are being invited to share their thoughts on how benefits from the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub in Plumpton will be distributed,…

  • Melton bridges the gap

    Melton bridges the gap

    A major milestone in Victoria’s level-crossing removal has been reached after giant steel bridge sections measuring over 40 metres long have been lifted into place…

  • Burnside first up win

    Burnside first up win

    Rain may have halted play temporarily but the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition still got underway last week. Most sides were set to kick…

  • Thank you Diggers Rest

    Thank you Diggers Rest

    Residents are invited to join a free community celebration on Saturday 22 November between 10am and 1pm at Diggers Rest station eastern precinct in celebration…