Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly

  • Rough Sleeper Initiative recognised

    Rough Sleeper Initiative recognised

    Melton City Council has recently been recognised for its innovative approach to addressing homelessness, picking up an award at the 2025 Victorian Homelessness Achievement Awards…

  • Man charged over Strathtulloh burglary

    Man charged over Strathtulloh burglary

    Police have charged a man after it was alleged a knife was produced during an aggravated burglary in Strathtulloh on 24 November. It is alleged…

  • Burras get the win

    Burras get the win

    Diggers Rest Bulla continued on its winning ways as rain again was an issue in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association. In the Johnstone Shield,…

  • Samason joins Lakers

    Samason joins Lakers

    Caroline Springs has unveiled one of the biggest signings in league history for next year’s Western Netball League. Former Melbourne Vixen Rahni Samason will join…

  • Samson joins Lakers

    Samson joins Lakers

    Caroline Springs has unveiled one of the biggest signings in league history for next year’s Western Netball League. Former Melbourne Vixen Rahni Samson will join…

  • Coburn Primary celebrates 50 years

    Coburn Primary celebrates 50 years

    Coburn Primary School celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday 3 December, marking 50 years of education, community, and connection in Melton with two special events…

  • Council evidence concludes

    Council evidence concludes

    Moorabool council has wrapped up its main evidence at the Western Renewables Link (WRL) environment effects statement (EES) public hearing, outlining significant concerns about the…

  • Aintree retail hub on the way

    Aintree retail hub on the way

    A major step towards delivering a new retail and civic hub for Melbourne’s western growth corridor is underway, with Woolworths Group purchasing half of the…

  • Merry Melton movie night

    Merry Melton movie night

    The Melton Library & Learning Hub is rolling out the red carpet (and maybe a few booby traps) for its festive film night on Thursday…

  • Bacchus Marsh Christmas fest returns

    Bacchus Marsh Christmas fest returns

    The Bacchus Marsh Christmas Festival will return bigger and brighter this year, as the much-loved community event celebrates its 11th anniversary across two festive days.…

  • Rockbank man charged for imitation firearm

    Rockbank man charged for imitation firearm

    A Rockbank man is among two people charged after an allegedly stolen car crashed into three parked vehicles in Wantirna South on Wednesday 3 December.…

  • Trees, shrubs and bridges at Hopkins Road

    Trees, shrubs and bridges at Hopkins Road

    Truganina’s local biodiversity is set to benefit from a major lift, with landscaping plans for the new Hopkins Road bridge promising more than 80,000 native…