Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly

  • Driver nabbed four times over the legal limit

    Driver nabbed four times over the legal limit

    A P2 probationary licensed driver has lost his licence and had his car impounded after blowing more than four times the legal limit in Maddingley…

  • Lions tough weekend across the board

    Lions tough weekend across the board

    Melton was unable to capitalise on a strong start in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition Shield 1 competition. The Lions were on the…

  • Moorabool honours community champions

    Moorabool honours community champions

    Moorabool’s most dedicated volunteers and community legends were celebrated at the 2026 Australia Day Awards, held at Bacchus Marsh Public Hall on Monday 26 January.…

  • Drink driver caught in Diggers Rest

    Drink driver caught in Diggers Rest

    Police have nabbed a drink driver almost six times over the limit in Diggers Rest. Officers initially detected a 40-year-old driver allegedly travelling at 115…

  • Burras’ renewed focus

    Burras’ renewed focus

    Diggers Rest Bulla is hoping a return to form is on the way in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield. The Burras have…

  • Nominate local legends

    Nominate local legends

    Melton is soon to celebrate its local legends, with nominations now open for the 2026 Community Volunteer Achievement Awards. The council’s annual celebration awards locals…

  • GP honoured

    GP honoured

    Bacchus Marsh GP Ravin Sadhai believes in connection, communication, and community wellbeing for all. A Bacchus Marsh local since 1983, Dr Sadhai has been practising…

  • Spade a thought for wildlife

    Spade a thought for wildlife

    Moorabool locals are being encouraged to pick up the spade and dig deep, turning their backyards, balconies and even courtyards into safe havens for native…

  • Burras coaching change

    Burras coaching change

    Diggers Rest has had a late coaching change ahead of the Riddell District Netball League season. The Burras announced last year that Deepak Patu would…

  • Club inks Malta deal

    It’s not every day you hear of a sporting club being backed by an entire country, but it’s the case for Caroline Springs George Cross…

  • Teen charged following obscene exposures

    Teen charged following obscene exposures

    Police have charged a boy following an alleged series of obscene exposures and sexual assaults in Melton. Detectives executed a search warrant at a property…

  • Georgies new challenge

    Georgies new challenge

    Caroline Springs George Cross believes it can achieve something special in its return to the National Premier League competition this season. The Georgies have risen…