Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly

  • Ambulance Victoria and charity partnership extended

    Ambulance Victoria and charity partnership extended

    Ambulance Victoria (AV) and charity TLC for Kids have formally renewed their agreement which allows paramedics to facilitate experiences for children in palliative care and…

  • Day of fishing fun

    Day of fishing fun

    Navan Park Lake in Harkness was full of action today, as fishing enthusiasts tried their luck with reeling in a trout at two free events.…

  • Boot scootin’ fun

    Boot scootin’ fun

    Hold on to your hats – a series of come-and-try line dancing events are coming to Maddingley next month, offering fun, connection, and a boot…

  • Town centre framework adopted

    Town centre framework adopted

    The urban design framework for the Aintree Major Town Centre (MTC) was adopted by Melton at last week’s council meeting. An urban design framework is…

  • Road closure ’stress’

    Road closure ’stress’

    Truganina residents are raising concerns over an upcoming 60-day road closure, with commuters ‘stressed’ about increased travel times. Kirkpatrick Boulevard – between Hopkins Road and…

  • Milestone night for Joe and Adrian Pace at Melton

    Milestone night for Joe and Adrian Pace at Melton

    Trainer Joe Pace and his son Adrian toasted two milestone achievements after their pacer Justalittlesip scored an upset win in the Lifestyle Communities Free For…

  • Ken’s final run

    Ken’s final run

    A well-known Melton postie is about to retire next month after more than 30 years on the job. Starting with Australia Post in July 1995…

  • Melton study hub unveiled

    Melton study hub unveiled

    A new university study hub opened in the Melton Library last week, aimed at expanding tertiary education access in the area. Launched by Djerriwarrh Community…

  • Harkness moves up

    Harkness moves up

    Harkness is keen for the new challenge as it steps up into the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield this season. Harkness had played…

  • Royals ready for new challenge

    Royals ready for new challenge

    Melton South is ready for the new challenge in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield. The Royals, who won the Evans-Clark Shield last…

  • Spring on display in Melton

    Spring on display in Melton

    Showcasing plants both native and international, the Melton Botanic Garden is bursting with colour as the warmer months roll in. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski…

  • My Place: Eric Horridge

    My Place: Eric Horridge

    Eric Horridge is the president of the Hillside Probus Club and an author. He spoke to Sam Porter about his community and his newest novel.…