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Melton Performing Arts (MPA) is looking to expand its horizons. The community theatre organisation is inviting people of all ages and experience levels to join the team and become part of its ever-growing community. With a packed calendar of productions and events planned for the…

Traffic is now flowing over the new Ferris Road bridge in Melton following the removal of its level crossing, marking another milestone in the ongoing overhaul of the Melton rail corridor. The new bridge opened to motorists on Wednesday 15 July. According to the state…

Kids in Melton were sharpening up their skills in self-defence at Melton council’s free self-defence workshop these school holidays just gone. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski was there on Wednesday 1 July to capture the action.

By Jack O’Shea-Ayres Melton Performing Arts (MPA) is looking to expand its horizons. The community theatre organisation is inviting people of all ages and experience levels to join the team and become part of its ever-growing community.

Traffic is now flowing over the new Ferris Road bridge in Melton following the removal of its level crossing, marking another milestone in the ongoing overhaul of the Melton rail corridor. The new bridge opened to motorists on Wednesday 15 July. According to the state government, the project is expected to reduce boom gate down time by up to 28 minutes during the morning peak. The opening comes ahead of the new Melton Station, which is set to welcome passengers from Tuesday 1 September.

Star Weekly looks back on the articles of our predecessors. 30 years ago 17 July 1996 The RSPCA last week destroyed at least three more horses at the Toolern Vale property where a starving horse had to be put down several weeks ago. 20 years ago 18 July 2006 A Victorian company will soon commercially launch the first stages of a coal-drying plant in Bacchus Marsh, expected to create more than 350 local jobs.

Lawyer, human rights activist and Yarraville resident Jess Marsh will contest the seat of Footscray as an independent at November’s state election after being endorsed by the Voices of the Inner West of Melbourne community group. Ms Marsh’s candidacy was announced at Footscray Park on…

Cade Lucas Lawyer, human rights activist and Yarraville resident Jess Marsh will contest the seat of Footscray as an independent at November’s state election after being endorsed by the Voices of the Inner West of Melbourne community group. Ms Marsh’s candidacy was announced at Footscray Park on Wednesday morning following a four month process by Voices of the Inner West to find someone to take on and potentially unseat Labor incumbent Katie Hall, who is set to run again.

Sunbury Road motorists are being urged to add their voices to a campaign advocating for the road’s duplication. Hume council has issued a call for residents to join its advocacy campaign, noting Sunbury Road needs to be duplicated between Bulla-Diggers Rest Road and Melbourne Airport,…

Doreen’s Macka Mackenzie will represent her country in Beijing late next month at the 2026 China Para Badminton International – but only if she can afford it. Mackenzie, who is currently ranked 21st in the world for para-badminton singles, still faces significant challenges to get…