Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly

  • Police blitz arrests

    Police blitz arrests

    Fifty-three people were arrested as part of a major police operation in Brimbank and Melton earlier this month with police also seizing several edged weapons…

  • Prepare for a scare

    Prepare for a scare

    Halloween spirit is on full show in a Brookfield front yard, with the owner hoping to share joy among the community and raise money for…

  • Gifting care for Christmas

    Gifting care for Christmas

    A chance to spread Christmas cheer has arrived in Caroline Springs through a charitable ‘reverse’ advent calendar initiative. The Reverse Advent Calendar program aims to…

  • Aquatic design underway

    Aquatic design underway

    A highly anticipated indoor aquatic centre in Moorabool is one step closer to fruition, with preparation for its design now underway. Moorabool council announced that…

  • Thoroughbreds continue to keen building

    Thoroughbreds continue to keen building

    Melton Thoroughbreds is hoping another year together will help them rise up the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west men’s ladder. After a solid first…

  • Park stewardship program progressing

    Park stewardship program progressing

    Melton council is progressing with a campaign that encourages residents to care for their local parks and open spaces. In a Facebook post on Monday…

  • Reunion a smash hit

    Reunion a smash hit

    About 70 people attended the Ballan Tennis Club reunion on Sunday 12 October, with the reinvigoration of its committee now looking promising. Long-time former Ballan…

  • Keayang Zahara and Jilliby Ballerini set for Group 1 showdown

    Keayang Zahara and Jilliby Ballerini set for Group 1 showdown

    Driver Jason Lee admits he still doesn’t know just how good Keayang Zahara is. But he expects to be a bit clearer after she faces…

  • Authors take the stage

    Authors take the stage

    A panel of Moorabool literary talent will present an engaging conversation at the Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Fest, providing inspiration to the next generation…

  • Tracy The Jet and Gatesys Gem to renew rivalry at Melton

    Tracy The Jet and Gatesys Gem to renew rivalry at Melton

    It’s a sign of how far Tracy The Jet has come that she’s favourite for Saturday night’s Group 1 Victoria Trotters Oaks at Melton Even…

  • Posties go electric

    Posties go electric

    Australia Post is ramping up its national fleet modernisation with the rollout of 500 new electric delivery vehicles. The new three-wheeled Rapide 3 marks a…

  • Moorabool Landcare boost

    Moorabool Landcare boost

    Bat monitoring, revegetation and community workshops are some of the Moorabool initiatives that received funding through a Landcare grant round announced this month. Announced on…