Calls to lower speed limit
The Sunbury/Diggers Rest Bicycle Users Group is proactively advocating for the reduction of the speed limit along Vineyard Road in Diggers Rest. Rapid growth within the region has contributed to …
Growing pains for township
The continued rapid development of Diggers Rest in recent times has seen calls from residents for more infrastructure to support the growing population. Eleven (11) candidates have nominated to contest …
They’re off…
Nominations for the 2020 Victorian local government elections closed yesterday and eleven (11) candidates have chosen to participate in the quest to represent and advocate on behalf of all residents …
Emergency Food Relief
Melton City Council is supporting residents who are struggling to feed families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community connector hubs have been established to assist with providing food relief to those …
No compromise on rates relief
Melton City Councillors called a special meeting to deal with proposed rate relief for ratepayers struggling to pay the final instalment of the 2019/20 municipal rates. Ratepayers are still yet …
Lights, camera, action.
Melton City Council is all set to go live tonight at 7:00pm. The current global pandemic has paved the way for Council to live stream its ordinary meetings as a …
Council talk rate relief
The final installment for the 2019/2020 Melton City Council rates are due for payment on May 31, 2020. Given the financial hardships caused by the current global health crisis, it’s …
A lucky find
As the saying goes, “There’s gold in them thar hills”, the same could be said for unclaimed money held with the Victorian State Revenue Office. Whilst you’re isolated at home …
There’s a bear in there
The COVID-19 global pandemic has seen community driven “bear hunts” popping up all over the country and Diggers Rest is no exception. Despite encouraging some disciplined outdoor walking activities, the …
Crisis delivers food for all
The COVID-19 global pandemic is not about to hamper access to fine cuisine, especially in Diggers Rest. Our three favourite eating venues are determined to keep their kitchens working for …