Build it, they will come

Construction will soon be underway on the new $8.2m Diggers Rest Pavilion which is set to replace the ageing infrastructure at the Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve. The new complex promises …

Employment hub to start

At the December Meeting of Council held last night, Council confirmed that planning for the 23Ha employment land in Diggers Rest is currently underway. Planning and Development Manager for the …

Primary School $3.2m upgrade

Today the Minister for Education and Member for Sunbury Josh Bull announced that the Diggers Rest Primary School will receive $3.2 million to upgrade and modernise the school. Construction of …

Houdini plane display

Local Melton resident Ian Satur became well known for his contribution to the 2010 Houdini Festival of Flight celebrations held in the municipality of Melton. As part of the festivities, …

New app to trek Diggers Rest

Launched earlier this month, the new downloadable app called “Trekker” helps to create adventures using your mobile phone. You can design adventures to share with family, friends and the world. …

Going, going… Gone!

As part of the 2020 Stan Payne Reserve upgrade, the Caroline Chisholm Gold Shelter is in the process of being demolished. The shelter commemorated the efforts of Caroline Chisholm, who …

Glitter Road footpath

In early 2018, Melton City Council undertook a review of parking and access around the Supermarket in Glitter Road. The review indicated the need to provide a footpath along the …

Support for market grows

The VCAT decision against the proposed caravan park has most certainly got tongues wagging about the future of the land next to the Diggers Rest Hotel. Following growing interest for …