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Michelle Nimmo is searching for people to care for Alaskan Malamutes. 92434 Picture: KRISTIAN SCOTT

Help improve a dog’s life

By NICOLE VALICEK THE Alaskan Malamute is a unique breed of dog known for its intelligence and affection - and a large number are looking...

Police tackling family violence

By NICOLE VALICEK A NEW police unit dedicated to stamping out family violence in Melton is already seeing great results. Acting Sergeant Chris Hughes, who leads...

Road rage witness call

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a road rage incident on the Western Hwy, Caroline Springs which occurred around 3.10pm on 22 January. A 50-year-old...

Cops target dangerous drivers

MELTON Highway Patrol members are targeting rogue drivers in the municipality. Melton Highway Patrol’s Leading Senior Constable Allan Edwards said police have been given “a...

Weighty issue

By NICOLE VALICEK NEARLY half of all women living in the City of Melton are overweight and obese according to recent statistics. Melton Mayor Kathy Majdlik...

Meet the Mayor

MEMBERS of the community will have an opportunity to discuss issues of concern with the City of Melton’s mayor and councillors. Cr Kathy Majdlik will...

Arson at eleven

By NICOLE VALICEK AN ELEVEN-year-old boy was arrested and officially cautioned by police after he admitted to lighting a Melton grass fire that could have...
Libby Birch, Casey Adamson, Melissa Bragg and Andrea Tai will represent Victoria at the netball National Championships later this year. 92789_02 Picture: DAMJAN JANEVSKI

Best in the state

By LIAM TWOMEY PLAYERS from the St Albans and Caroline Springs Netball Association have dominated selection in the under 17 and under 19 state sides. Andrea...
Emerging superstar Patrick McKenna scored his first senior century for Melton in their win over Yarraville on Saturday. 89169_10 Picture: DAMIAN VISENTINI

Senior century at 16

By ADEM SARICAOGLU A BREAKTHOUGH century for 16-year-old gun Patrick McKenna has helped put Melton on top of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association ladder. McKenna combined...
Daryl Akers and his five-year-old grandson Thomas on the lookout for native bird species around Arnolds Creek in Melton. 92351 Picture: DAMJAN JANEVSKI

It’s for the birds

By NICOLE VALICEK ONE of the most brilliant coloured bird species made a welcome return to Melton after not being spotted in the area for...

Get fit, have fun

YOUNG people in the City of Melton were encouraged to get off the couch and get active as part of council’s Get activated summer...

Unemployment rises

By NICOLE VALICEK THE City of Melton’s unemployment rate has risen more than two per cent in the last 18 months. As the City’s population continues...