Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly
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Service changes
Those travelling on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines are advised to plan ahead, with significant service changes now in place from Sunday 11 January…
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Lions confidence growing
Melton isn’t changing its focus despite putting itself in a position to battle for a finals spot in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. After…
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O’Shea steps down at Caroline Springs
Caroline Springs has had a surprise coaching change as it prepares for the new challenge in the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division. The…
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Power outages across Melton
More than 26,000 residents and businesses around Melton are without power. According to powercor, the outages have affected 292 customers in Melton, 449 in Melton…
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Families flock to pools
Last week families were diving into swimming pools and taking advantage of local splash parks in a effort to stay cool. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica…
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From Melton to Malaysia
Melton local Faryal Rizwan will soon embark on an educational trip to Malaysia as she explores the way Islamic values shape education and community. Faryal…
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Stolen water in Trentham
Coliban Water is currently investigating reports of water theft in Trentham, warning the activity is undermining efforts to maintain local water supplies during the hot…
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More extended pool hours
Outdoor pools in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan will open for extended hours on Friday 9 January as temperatures are forecast to soar. With the Bureau…
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High fuel prices under fire
A long-running bid to build a new petrol station on Coburns Road was approved by Melton council last month. Councillors voted to grant a planning…
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Further murder charges following Cobblebank deaths
Police have issued further murder charges as part of their investigation into the deaths of two children in Cobblebank last year. The charges follow two…
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NGV Kids program stops by
Families across Melton and Moorabool will be able to tap into a summer of creativity when NGV Kids on Tour 2026 rolls into local libraries…
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Crime on the rise in the west
Crime in Melton and Moorabool is on the rise, according to the latest data. The Crime Statistics Agency revealed in the year ending September 2025,…
