Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly
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Parwan tenant fined
A plan to dump truckloads of demolition waste in the country has ended in a criminal conviction and over $10,000 in fines and costs, with…
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Georgies make their move
Caroline Springs George Cross claimed a season-defining win on Saturday in the Victorian Premier League 1 competition. With three teams fighting for the two automatic…
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Weeding in Pinkerton Forest
On Thursday, July 24, Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group returned to Pinkerton Forest to spray Galenia (Carpet Weed) that has regrown after recent rains. We…
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Red Gum, red-handed
A Melton man’s chainsaws, trailer, and a load of River Red Gum timber was confiscated after he was caught while bogged in Reedy Lake Wildlife…
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Walk with the wattles
Celebrating Wattle Day, a nature journaling and sketching workshop at Melton Botanic Garden will combine science, creativity, and mindfulness to take a close look at…
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Turning trash into tram stops
An innovative partnership is aiming to see recycled plastics from kerbside and industrial waste used for modular tram stop platforms, making Melbourne’s tram network sustainable,…
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Landscape architect offers insights
The art of landscape architecture will be the topic of the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden’s next meeting, providing attendees an insight into the…
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Grants for native plants
Following a successful round in 2024, Bupa and Landcare Australia announce the return of the Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program in 2025, offering funding to…
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Bloods beat the weather
Melton’s bad luck with Ballarat weather again saw it tested on Saturday as it fought off horrible conditions to overcome North Ballarat in the Ballarat…
