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  • Melton declared COPD hotspot

    Melton declared COPD hotspot

    Melton is one of 25 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hotspots in Australia, according to a new report. COPD, of which emphysema and chronic bronchitis…

  • Buzz is growing at Melton Centrals

    Buzz is growing at Melton Centrals

    After some tough years, things are slowly starting to build for Melton Centrals in the Riddell District Football League. With a new coach, Ben Chapman…

  • Boost in Victorian business and innovation

    Boost in Victorian business and innovation

    Economic Growth and Jobs Minister Danny Pearson has announced a $75 million investment in five specialist venture capital funds that target climate-tech, health and life…

  • Animal welfare grants open now

    Animal welfare grants open now

    Agriculture Minister Ros Spence has announced that applications are open for Round 13 of the Animal Welfare Fund. This round offers Pet Welfare Grants of…

  • Tobacco taskforce to transition

    Tobacco taskforce to transition

    The police taskforce established to combat the illicit tobacco trade will soon be no more. Victoria Police has announced that Taskforce Lunar will transition back…

  • Delegation floats funding ideas

    Delegation floats funding ideas

    A Moorabool councillor made a splash in parliament as part of a delegation representing peri-urban councils in Victoria. A delegation representing Peri Urban Councils Victoria…

  • Mustangs keen to bounce back

    Mustangs keen to bounce back

    New Melton coach Matt Blackburn has been itching to get out and get the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section 2 season underway. Blackburn…

  • Fraser Rise kinder announced

    Fraser Rise kinder announced

    A new kindergarten will be built on the site of an upcoming Fraser Rise primary school and is expected to open its doors in 2028.…

  • Furlong 2025 gets underway over Melbourne Cup carnival

    Furlong 2025 gets underway over Melbourne Cup carnival

    A statewide road policing activity called Operation Furlong 2025 will be conducted over the Melbourne Cup long weekend from Friday 31 October to Tuesday 4…

  • Unnamed parks under review

    Unnamed parks under review

    A series of unnamed skate and dog parks across the Melton municipality may soon have formal names, with council tabling a list that will be…

  • Two in a row for Melton

    Two in a row for Melton

    Melton has already equalled its win tally from last year’s Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season in the first two rounds. After a tough season last…

  • New fest in town

    New fest in town

    A chance to treat your senses is coming to Caroline Springs, with a new festival set on the banks of Lake Caroline launching this month.…