Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly

  • Aquatic design underway

    Aquatic design underway

    A highly anticipated indoor aquatic centre in Moorabool is one step closer to fruition, with preparation for its design now underway. Moorabool council announced that…

  • Thoroughbreds continue to keen building

    Thoroughbreds continue to keen building

    Melton Thoroughbreds is hoping another year together will help them rise up the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west men’s ladder. After a solid first…

  • Park stewardship program progressing

    Park stewardship program progressing

    Melton council is progressing with a campaign that encourages residents to care for their local parks and open spaces. In a Facebook post on Monday…

  • Reunion a smash hit

    Reunion a smash hit

    About 70 people attended the Ballan Tennis Club reunion on Sunday 12 October, with the reinvigoration of its committee now looking promising. Long-time former Ballan…

  • Keayang Zahara and Jilliby Ballerini set for Group 1 showdown

    Keayang Zahara and Jilliby Ballerini set for Group 1 showdown

    Driver Jason Lee admits he still doesn’t know just how good Keayang Zahara is. But he expects to be a bit clearer after she faces…

  • Authors take the stage

    Authors take the stage

    A panel of Moorabool literary talent will present an engaging conversation at the Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Fest, providing inspiration to the next generation…

  • Tracy The Jet and Gatesys Gem to renew rivalry at Melton

    Tracy The Jet and Gatesys Gem to renew rivalry at Melton

    It’s a sign of how far Tracy The Jet has come that she’s favourite for Saturday night’s Group 1 Victoria Trotters Oaks at Melton Even…

  • Posties go electric

    Posties go electric

    Australia Post is ramping up its national fleet modernisation with the rollout of 500 new electric delivery vehicles. The new three-wheeled Rapide 3 marks a…

  • Moorabool Landcare boost

    Moorabool Landcare boost

    Bat monitoring, revegetation and community workshops are some of the Moorabool initiatives that received funding through a Landcare grant round announced this month. Announced on…

  • Truganina market kicks off

    Truganina market kicks off

    Truganina’s first local market has just launched, aiming to connect local growers and producers with the community. Hosted by Stockland in partnership with Urban Markets…

  • Smoken Up Sprint shock as Bulletproof Boy delivers

    Smoken Up Sprint shock as Bulletproof Boy delivers

    Dan Mielicki must have felt a sense of déjà vu when he asked, “Has the world ended?” as the horses crossed the line in the…

  • Ultimate trophy up for grabs for local sports clubs

    Ultimate trophy up for grabs for local sports clubs

    Nominations are now open for the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports Awards, giving community sporting clubs across Victoria, the chance to shine in the…