Spare time smiles
By NATALIE GALLENTI
WHEN Barb Moller retired from work a few years ago she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her spare time.
Between...
Fashion for film
LITTLE princesses and heroes from across Melton will have the chance to get up close and personal with the costumes and set designs from...
Free to take driving pledge
By NATALIE GALLENTI
MELTON motorists are being encouraged to “take the pledge” and drive carefully on Fatality Free Friday.
To raise awareness of the national campaign,...
‘Insane’ budget slammed
By NATALIE GALLENTI
CITY of Melton residents, councillors and politicians have slammed the 2013/14 State Budget, labelling it “disappointing”, “a disaster” and “insane”.
The community has...
Steady wait for home
By NATALIE GALLENTI
THE number of people on the public housing waiting list in the North West Metropolitan Region has remained relatively stable at almost...
Sharks send Park boys packing
By ADEM SARICAOGLU
LOOKING at the goal-kickers list, Chris Tarrant’s one-off appearance for Hillside against Keilor Park on Saturday didn’t go to plan.
The former Magpie...
Cuppa for the cause
By NATALIE GALLENTI
DEVOTED volunteers from the Melton Uniting Church Op Shop are calling on locals to join them for a cuppa and some yummy...
Mum’s little treasure
By NATALIE GALLENTI
FOR first-time mum Shantel Brekalo this Sunday will signify one of the most special days of her life.
The Caroline Springs resident can’t...
Heat over rates
By NATALIE GALLENTI
MELTON City Council’s draft budget 2013/14 was supported at last week’s council meeting, but not before councillors entered into heated debate over...
Support with a sting
By NATALIE GALLENTI
USUALLY it’s Maddison Parker making her parents proud, however last week the brave 10-year-old was in awe of her father, Simon.
During the...
Hotdog craving lands man in hot water
By NATALIE GALLENTI
A ROCKBANK man has had his mother’s car impounded for 30 days after a craving for a hotdog got the better of...
Jaylen goes the distance
By NATALIE GALLENTI
JANELLE Lockwood could not be more proud of her son.
Only five years ago the Melton mum thought Jaylen would not be able...