Houdini bi-plane returns to Melton
Local Melton resident David Axon has been successful in his efforts to have the Houdini scale model bi-plane returned to Melton City. The model which was built by local Melton …
Have your say on Council spending
Each year through the budget submission process, Melton City Council provide an opportunity for community feedback in relation to Council spending. This is your chance to tell Council about your …
A fitting tribute
Friday September 8, 1989 was a tragic day for Diggers Rest. Melton Councillor Vernon Edward Weaver was killed in a vehicle accident in Western Australia. Cr Weaver together with fellow …
The old school house
Located at 1290 Calder Highway Diggers Rest, the old School House is a unique example of the ‘Edwardian Single Room’ school building as established on behalf of the Education Department …
‘Walk through time’ tribute saved
Melton City Council CEO, Kelvin Tori today confirmed that Council has required the developer to remove and protect the tiles from damage during the works. It is understood that the …
Past could fund future
Over the years Diggers Rest has provided an historical back drop for publishers, film makers, song writers, authors and artists. Brett McBean, Sunbury author of Wolf Creek was recently featured …
Splash Out Pool Party
Melton & Hume City Council Youth Services present “Splash Out Pool Party”, the coolest pool party in the west. If you’re aged 12 to 24 and would like to go …
Have your say on housing in Melton
Following on from the community visioning sessions held in September 2013, Melton City Council have now released the draft strategy for community feedback. The draft strategy aims to provide a …
They’re back…
Each year and for the past several years, 1,000’s of little Corella’s migrate to Diggers Rest. During their stay, the birds have reportedly caused “havoc in Diggers Rest, chewing through …
Biplane finds new home at Moorabbin
On January 8 2013, the one third scale model of the famous Houdini biplane was donated to the National Aviation Museum of Australia. Subsequently the model is now on display …