Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly

  • A century of service

    A century of service

    The community is invited to join Toolern Vale Fire Brigade in marking a major milestone this weekend, celebrating 100 years of service. The anniversary will…

  • Feedback on hemp industry now open

    Feedback on hemp industry now open

    The state government has launched public consultation on proposed new legislation for the hemp industry, inviting Victorians to share their priorities. Hemp is a fast-growing…

  • Maddingley man stabbed

    Maddingley man stabbed

    A Maddingley man was stabbed during an incident in Melbourne’s CBD this morning. Police believe a man, armed with a knife and acting erratically, ran…

  • Pet Kitty and Test Of Fire deliver Millar another perfect night

    Pet Kitty and Test Of Fire deliver Millar another perfect night

    For the second time in as many weeks Carson Millar took his entire stable to the races and returned home with a perfect strike rate…

  • Police go the distance for Operation Furlong

    Police go the distance for Operation Furlong

    More than 6,600 offences were detected by Victoria Police during Operation Furlong over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. The statewide road policing operation took place…

  • Lions tough day

    Lions tough day

    Melton’s winning streak ended at two in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday. After starting the season with two wins, the Lions batters…

  • Recovery through work grants

    Recovery through work grants

    WorkSafe has unveiled a new grants program aimed at unleashing creativity and accelerating game-changing solutions to improving return to work outcomes. Grants of up to…

  • Registrations open for Clean Up Australia Day

    Registrations open for Clean Up Australia Day

    Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday 1 March. and the organisation is calling on individuals, families, schools, and community groups across the country to…

  • Exploring the roots of okra

    Exploring the roots of okra

    For artist Avrille Burrows, the okra is a point of fascination and curiosity. One time, when her partner and family were cooking with the vegetable,…

  • Ward’s big moment

    Ward’s big moment

    Darley is aiming to keep its unbeaten start to the Ballarat Cricket Association alive. After their last match was washed out, the Lions are at…

  • Streetscape upgrade feedback sought

    Streetscape upgrade feedback sought

    A series of streetscape upgrades across Melton’s High Street are being planned by the council, with residents invited to have their say on the proposals.…

  • Moorabool teens charged after machete assault

    Moorabool teens charged after machete assault

    Two teens from the Moorabool area have been charged after a victim was struck with a machete in Belgrave last week. Police allege that two…