Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly

  • More dogs on the block

    More dogs on the block

    Melton council has unanimously moved on approving an expansion to a long-standing domestic animal boarding facility in Toolern Vale, paving the way for Dogdayz to…

  • Diggers Rest bring festive cheer

    Diggers Rest bring festive cheer

    The Lions Club of Diggers Rest and Diggers Rest Primary School are set to bring festive cheer to the community when the annual Diggers Rest…

  • One billion container recycling milestone

    One billion container recycling milestone

    Families, schools and community groups across the Melton and Moorabool areas have helped western Victoria reach a major sustainability milestone: over 1 billion eligible drink…

  • Retire in a stylish home at Bellbrook Gardens

    Retire in a stylish home at Bellbrook Gardens

    Discover a peaceful, social, and secure lifestyle amidst resort style amenities at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club in a highly sought after community for individuals and…

  • Melton adopts 2026–29 pet strategy

    Melton adopts 2026–29 pet strategy

    Melton council has adopted its latest Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) for 2026-29, laying out the direction for the city’s animal management services over the…

  • Vanishing act on Houdini monument

    Vanishing act on Houdini monument

    A monument honouring Australia’ first powered flight by American escapist and magician Harry Houdini has been destroyed for the second time this year. The historic…

  • Alford dominates

    Alford dominates

    Champion reinsman Chris Alford vindicated his moniker as ‘Mr Vicbred’ when he starred in the lead role in Saturday night’s APG Yearling Sales Vicbred Super…

  • Books inspired by inventor brother

    Books inspired by inventor brother

    A Taylors Hill author has penned a series of books inspired by her late brother. The first book in Nina De Goederen’s ‘Johnny the inventor’…

  • Melton, Moorabool response times rise

    Melton, Moorabool response times rise

    Ambulance response times across Melton and Moorabool continue to sit below the statewide average, according to the latest data from Ambulance Victoria. Performance data between…

  • Melton Valley tees up 20 more years

    Melton Valley tees up 20 more years

    Melton Valley Golf Club will continue to call its long-time home base on Melton Valley Drive and High Street its own, after council unanimously moved…

  • Discounts on cat desexing

    Discounts on cat desexing

    Melton council is again encouraging residents to look after the health of their furry feline friends. Partnered with the Vet Project, Melton council is offering…

  • Moorabool investigate transmission line

    Moorabool investigate transmission line

    Moorabool council is set to present at a hearing into the environmental effects of the proposed Western Renewable Link (WRL) on Wednesday 26 November. Moorabool…