Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly

  • Deanside ramps top poll

    Deanside ramps top poll

    Residents have voted on the most high-risk local intersections in the western suburbs with a junction in Deanside taking the top spot as the most…

  • Local footy legend honoured

    Local footy legend honoured

    A Caroline Springs resident has taken home an AFL Victoria award recognising her dedication and support for diversity in community football. Announced as the 2025…

  • Djerriwarrh countdown begins

    Djerriwarrh countdown begins

    Djerriwarrh Festival – Melton’s biggest community event – is just around the corner, offering a day of family-friendly fun. Set for Saturday 8 November, Djerriwarrh…

  • Storm’s start strong

    Storm’s start strong

    Sydenham-Hillside took the opportunity to secure first innings points on day one of its Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior match with Altona North. After a…

  • Lions showing positive early signs

    Lions showing positive early signs

    Melton is slowly building with confidence as the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. After a tough 2024-25 season, the Lions have already taken major steps…

  • Storm start strong

    Storm start strong

    Sydenham-Hillside took the opportunity to secure first innings points on day one of its Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior match with Altona North. After a…

  • The world’s their oyster for Zahara and Ballerini

    The world’s their oyster for Zahara and Ballerini

    Champion mares Winx, Black Caviar and Makybe Diva became household names during glittering careers on the turf. Now harness racing could be entering a golden…

  • Keayang Zahara racks up more success

    Keayang Zahara racks up more success

    Superstar mare Keayang Zahara racked up the sixth Group 1 success of her relatively short career when she led all the way in the Aldebaran…

  • Kingman claims glory in Victoria Cup

    Kingman claims glory in Victoria Cup

    It was Kingman that was the toast of Melton after a big win in the $250,000 Group 1 Victoria Cup at Melton on Saturday. One…

  • Eagles looking for confidence boosting win

    Eagles looking for confidence boosting win

    Things are headed in the right direction for Eynesbury, it just now needs to start putting wins on the board in the Gisborne and District…

  • New rental laws announced

    New rental laws announced

    The state government is changing the law to introduce a new Portable Rental Bond Scheme and help do away with the ‘double bond’ payment phenomenon.…

  • Melton soccer investment prioritised

    Melton soccer investment prioritised

    Four new soccer facilities across Melton were earmarked as a priority among others by the governing body for the sport in Victoria. Football Victoria announced…