Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly

  • Pharmacies could play greater role in teen contraception

    Pharmacies could play greater role in teen contraception

    A recent study conducted by the SPHERE Centre for Research Excellence at Monash University explores how community pharmacies could play a greater role in providing…

  • Faulkhead steps down

    Faulkhead steps down

    Three-time Darley women’s premiership coach Brett Faulkhead leaves on a high after deciding to step down. Faulkhead led the Devils to back-to-back premierships before sharing…

  • Dumping reply tabled

    Dumping reply tabled

    The state government confirmed it has no ‘immediate’ plans to remove rubbish dumped on state-managed roads across Melton in response to a council letter. As…

  • Supporting teen cancer education

    Supporting teen cancer education

    A new web series is aiming to support adolescents impacted by cancer, with a Melton resident playing a role in its creation and attending its…

  • Trentham a top town

    Trentham a top town

    Honouring its country charm and warmth, Trentham took home gold as a top tourism town in the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards this month, making…

  • Spreading lasagna love

    Spreading lasagna love

    Many claim to know how to cook the best homemade lasagna, so why not share your skills and help others in need of food aid…

  • Remembering Bob: Bright by name and nature

    Remembering Bob: Bright by name and nature

    The late Bob Bright was a pioneer of Australian pop music, a 60’s teen idol turned TV star, radio DJ and voice-over artist. He was…

  • Civil celebrant’s comedy cabaret

    Civil celebrant’s comedy cabaret

    After three years as a marriage celebrant, Jai Cameron is used to working inside churches. But Cameron will be doing a very different type of…

  • Business excellence honoured

    Business excellence honoured

    Innovation and creativity took centre stage as local businesses were celebrated for their achievements at this year’s Melton Business Excellence Awards. A record-breaking 102 businesses…

  • Chapman ready for new challenge

    Chapman ready for new challenge

    New Melton Centrals coach Ben Chapman knows he has a challenge ahead of him at the Riddell District Football League club. The Centrals made a…

  • Be asthma alert this spring

    Be asthma alert this spring

    Ambulance Victoria is urging Victorians to update their asthma action plans as spring can be a critical time for asthma flare-ups. AV director emergency management…

  • Upgrade derailed

    Upgrade derailed

    Bacchus Marsh commuters will miss out on nine-car trains after a Melton line upgrade reshuffle, with the changes disappointing Moorabool mayor Paul Tatchell. As reported…