Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly

  • Transport upgrade push

    Transport upgrade push

    Melton council will call for a series of actions and updates on transport infrastructure priorities in the municipality, including in regards to the notorious Leakes…

  • Footpath investigation requested

    Footpath investigation requested

    New footpaths in the Melton municipality could be on the cards following an investigation into which rural and low density estates are lacking a network.…

  • Spring breaking through

    Spring breaking through

    There was a nice break from wet and wintry conditions on Saturday allowing for some high quality matches. Star Weekly’s Ljubica Vrankovic was out shooting…

  • Lakers get another scalp

    Lakers get another scalp

    Caroline Springs has claimed its second scalp in three weeks, this time knocking off Werribee Districts in the Western Football League division 1 competition. After…

  • Maoris Mac lands a stunning boilover in return to form

    Maoris Mac lands a stunning boilover in return to form

    The ‘match race’ between the two star four-year-old trotting mares Jilliby Ballerini and Violet Stanford was thwarted by the Josh Aiken trained and driven Maoris…

  • Cobras beat Devils

    Cobras beat Devils

    The local rivalry was the perfect way to kick off Ballarat Football League women’s finals action, with Bacchus Marsh getting the upper hand on Darley.…

  • Panthers important win

    Panthers important win

    Melton South moved back into the Riddell District Football League top six and now has its finals hopes in its own hands. Four teams have…

  • Whiteway steps up at Bacchus Marsh

    Whiteway steps up at Bacchus Marsh

    New Bacchus Marsh women’s coach Scott Whitaway is keen on helping the playing group develop even further in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association this…

  • Servo plan location concerns

    Servo plan location concerns

    A planning application for an independent service station on Coburns Road in Melton has received mixed reviews. As reported by Star Weekly, Melton MP Steve…

  • Barry Taylor Shelter proposal

    Barry Taylor Shelter proposal

    An upcoming spectator shelter could be named in honour former local athletics stalwart Barry Taylor, with Melton council to begin community consultation. Raised at the…

  • Rockbank school construction calls

    Rockbank school construction calls

    A request for urgent attention to the delivery of government schools in Rockbank will be sent to the state government from Melton council. The notice…

  • African unity for peace

    African unity for peace

    A Melton charity is providing a night of Congolese and Sudanese music, dance, and food to raise funds to support those affected by the ongoing…