Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
