During the 2024/25 festive season, 188 Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) volunteers answered almost one thousand calls and chats from families reaching out for support...

Swords, arrows, and battle cries break in Ballan, as members of Swordcraft clash for Biff Day on Saturday, February 1. Biff Day is an annual...

Jan 6, 2025 · The need for more infrastructure in Melton and Moorabool was a recurring theme throughout 2024. From the need for funding for a pool in Bacchus Marsh to a petition for a train station in Mt Atkinson and the shelving of a long-awaited shopping centre in (also in Mt Atkinson), the Melton and Moorabool ...

3 days ago · Melton was named as one of the suburbs with the most emergency calls for children left in hot cars, with Ambulance Victoria (AV) reminding the community of the life-threatening risks of these incidents. This summer, AV paramedics have already responded to more than 230 reports of people locked in ...

Oct 24, 2024 · The results from council’s 2024 community satisfaction survey revealed that while satisfaction with the overall performance of council remained similar to last year (rated 7 out 10, up from 6.9 out of 10), there were a number of key areas negatively impacting the community’s perception of council.

Sep 30, 2024 · Recorded criminal offences increased by 15.5 per cent across Melton, with 1887 more offences recorded in the 12 months to June 2024 compared to the previous 12 months, for a total of 14,069 criminal offences.

Oct 14, 2022 · There is a major flood warning in place for the Werribee river below the Melton Reservoir. The level of the Werribee River at Cottrell Street Ford is currently at 5.07 metres and rising.

Jan 7, 2025 · Melton residents are being encouraged to apply to be part of a community panel aimed guiding council’s priorities over the next four years. The panel will comprise 45 locals and will help council review its community vision to make sure it …

Nov 8, 2024 · Counting across Melton’s 10 wards and in Moorabool Shire concluded on Thursday, October 7. Melton residents will be represented by one more councillor over the next four years after the municipality’s ward structure was change from three wards, each with three councillors, to 10 single-councillor wards.

Oct 4, 2021 · There were 1377 new local cases reported on Monday morning, down from a record 1488 cases on Sunday. The Melton area now has close to 700 active cases, with more than 900 people infected across the area in the latest breakout.