Overhaul to improve bus network
Contracts which run Melbourne’s extensive bus network are set to be overhauled. Minister for Transport, Jacinta Allan (MP) announced last week that the Government will negotiate new contracts with 12 …
Gary, gone but not forgotten.
Gary Sunderland was well known in the Australian Aviation Industry as an aeronautical engineer, glider and light aircraft pilot, model aircraft enthusiast and WW1 aviation historian. As part of the …
Minister says no on toilets.
Despite all promises by the former Brumby Labor Government to provide additional services to Diggers Rest as part of the $270 million upgrade to the Sunbury line, the toilets and …
Buyers jump at Paddock Release
Today, avid property buyers queued to secure their slice of paradise in the growing Diggers Rest Bloomdale Estate. The early release of Stage 19 had lots starting from $162,900. Stephen …
Stay cyber safe
Cyber attack in our local area is becoming wide spread and more frequent, especially against business. Recently, our website was compromised by hackers looking to extract data relating to residents …
Melton Leader shutdown
Wafer thin editions, a reduction in real estate content and the decision to withdraw household deliveries to Diggers Rest were all signs that our local Melton Leader may be coming …
Fast track on “interim” safety needed
An incident involving a truck at the Diggers Rest railway crossing last Friday morning has sparked renewed calls for planned safety works to be undertaken. According to Melton City Council, …
Breast clinic opens in Sunbury
Fantastic news! Today, the Minister for Health the Hon. Jill Hennessy and local member for Sunbury Josh Bull opened the 40th BreastScreen clinic in Victoria. The new Sunbury clinic will …
Is no news, good news?
The township of Diggers Rest is currently experiencing unprecedented growth primarily due to the inclusion of Diggers Rest within the expanded urban growth boundary for Sunbury. Whilst the township of …
Meet the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Last night, Melton Council elected Cr Sophie Ramsey as the next Mayor for our city. Cr Ramsey will be supported by Cr Nola Dunn who was elected to serve as …