A Digger at Rest
What Tombstone, Where? During the excavations of the “Punjel Estate” in the early 1990’s, the remains of a digger from the gold rush days were found. J.A Sanger was apparently …
Historic Hotel Gutted by Fire
On Wednesday the 29th of October 2008, at approximately 11:50 pm our local 157 year old hotel on the Old Calder Highway was gutted by fire. Diggers Rest CFA along with about 55 …
6801 Youth Outreach Program
Did you know that Melton Shire Youth Services offers young people, parents and community members in Melton (including Diggers Rest) an after hours support service? A highly visible van is is used to …
Youth Alcohol Consumption
Perfect for Parents & guardians… The Australian Drug Foundation will present a free information session on the consumption of alcohol by young people. The session is planned for Tuesday October 21st 2008 …
Organic Discovery Tours
Organic Discovery Tours has been established to educate people about the importance of healthy living and environmental sustainability, while at the same time viewing the beauty that the Macedon Ranges & …
Safety Forum – 2008
October is Melton Community Safety Month The next Melton Police & Community Consultative Committe (PCCC) meeting is scheduled to be held in Diggers Rest and the emphasis will focus on “Community …
Animal Land Childrens Farm
Animal Land was originally established on 15th October 1985 . Our Goals are to provide children a wonderful place to learn about farm animals. Animal land has been specifically set …
Once Upon a Bottle Neck
In 1991 the township of Diggers Rest saw the beginning of much awaited local road network improvements which included the Calder Freeway bypass. The original cost estimates for this project …
Youth Program
Melton Shire Council offer a youth program that operates every Monday afternoon during school terms from 4:30pm and is available to young people aged 12 to 18 who reside in Diggers Rest. The …
Airport Health Risks
What are the health effects of living close to an airport? The area heavily contaminated by a light to medium traffic two runway airport is approximately 12 miles around the …