Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly

  • Moorabool to host dumping summit

    Moorabool to host dumping summit

    Mayors. chief executives and senior staff from councils across the state will travel to Moorabool for an illegal dumping summit later this month. Moorabool council…

  • Halloween creeps into Moorabool

    Halloween creeps into Moorabool

    Jack-o’-lanterns will light up Moorabool this week as residents prepare to celebrate Halloween – with several events held across the municipality marking the spooky occasion.…

  • Tree change plea heard

    Tree change plea heard

    A Gordon landowner’s plea to build a home on his fruit farm was heard by Moorabool council when he was granted a permit against a…

  • Storm starts strong

    Storm starts strong

    Sydenham-Hillside took the opportunity to secure first innings points on day one of its Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior match with Altona North. After a…

  • Lions looking strong

    Lions looking strong

    Darley made it two in a row, while Bacchus Marsh’s title defence isn’t off to the best start in the Ballarat Cricket Association. The Lions,…

  • Exploring Eynesbury Woodland

    Exploring Eynesbury Woodland

    Eynesbury Environment Group welcomed a “record” number of participants to its most recent bird walk, many of whom had not been in the bush before,…

  • Celebrating Diwali

    Celebrating Diwali

    Mt Atkinson residents brought the spirit of Diwali to life with a local celebration of India’s biggest and most important festival. Held at the Mt…

  • Deanside ramps top poll

    Deanside ramps top poll

    Residents have voted on the most high-risk local intersections in the western suburbs with a junction in Deanside taking the top spot as the most…

  • Local footy legend honoured

    Local footy legend honoured

    A Caroline Springs resident has taken home an AFL Victoria award recognising her dedication and support for diversity in community football. Announced as the 2025…

  • Djerriwarrh countdown begins

    Djerriwarrh countdown begins

    Djerriwarrh Festival – Melton’s biggest community event – is just around the corner, offering a day of family-friendly fun. Set for Saturday 8 November, Djerriwarrh…

  • Storm’s start strong

    Storm’s start strong

    Sydenham-Hillside took the opportunity to secure first innings points on day one of its Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior match with Altona North. After a…

  • Lions showing positive early signs

    Lions showing positive early signs

    Melton is slowly building with confidence as the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. After a tough 2024-25 season, the Lions have already taken major steps…