Father with heart of gold
By NATALIE GALLENTI
SIMON Ellis can’t walk through the local shopping centre without being recognised but he is no publicity seeking celebrity.
The well-known Melton resident’s...
Robberies down, crime up
ROBBERY offences were nearly halved in the Melton Police Service Area in a 12 month period, according to the latest Victoria Police statistics.
Robbery offences...
Arson alert
By NATALIE GALLENTI
MELTON is in the top 10 at-risk municipalities during the summer bushfire season, according to the area’s top cop.
Melton police will conduct...
Waiting for help
By NATALIE GALLENTI
MELTON City residents are waiting longer for ambulances to arrive at medical emergencies.
Recent figures released by the Shadow Minister for Health Wade...
Rotarian Ross
By NATALIE GALLENTI
ROSS Butterworth is proud to be a Rotarian but what makes him even prouder is helping out communities in need.
The Eynesbury resident...
Melton makes a stand
MELTON City Council staff, local Victoria Police members and Melton Family Violence Network members are taking a stand against family violence.
The group took part...
Let’s put on a play
MELTON residents will be treated to a spectacular show next month as Merrimu Services puts on its annual Christmas performance.
The organisation, which supports people...
Community rallies behind Parker sisters
By NATALIE GALLENTI
PARKWOOD Green Primary School was a sea of black and white last week but there was not a Collingwood player in sight.
The...
Without a trace
By NATALIE GALLENTI
A GRIEVING Hillside family is calling on Melton City Council to reinstate a heartfelt tribute to their beloved son who tragically lost...
New avenue for youth
By NATALIE GALLENTI
MELTON City Mayor Kathy Majdlik wants younger members of the community to be more involved in council.
At last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting,...
Targeting crime
By NATALIE GALLENTI
MELTON Police are using a new approach to clean up the area’s worst crime hotspots.
Inspector Mario Fiorentino told Star a dedicated police...
Bacchus Marsh man charged with murder
THE man charged with killing Bacchus Marsh woman Sarah Cafferkey was arrested and remanded in custody last week after an extensive man hunt.
Steven Hunter,...
