Scrap-pile for Houdini model biplane
The now famous model bi-plane which was constructed in 2010 and used to help celebrate Australia’s Centenary of Flight in Diggers Rest will be dismantled. It took local volunteer Mr …
Sausage sizzle with Santa
It’s been a long time coming, but the Raine & Horne Diggers Rest office is finally open. Raine & Horne is a well-established local real estate agency with offices located …
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 …
We’re moving Nextdoor
Diggers Rest Community Web Links (DiggersRest.com) was established in 2002 and soon became an ideal way for residents to connect online and discuss local issues. With the introduction and popularity …
More trains, more often
The State Government recently announced the removal of the level crossing at Calder Park Drive and the proposed closure of the level crossing at Holden Road. It’s understood that these …
Park plans for dogs
As part of the 2021/22 Municipal Budget for Melton, Council have included $20,000 to establish an internal working group for external specialist advice relating to the development of a Dog …
Council rates under fire
A recent Facebook group post has described the 2021/2022 Melton Council rates as “unacceptable” during the current lock-down situation. The post author, Diggers Rest local resident Nitin Patel, demonstrates the …
Hard waste, made easy
Melton City Council now provides residents with the option of an additional hard waste at home waste collection. Each household can choose either two (2) hard waste collections from their …
Serving up compassion
Local Taylors Hill resident Deepti Alurkar is determined to ensure her community is well fed during the pandemic. Deepti and her team have a passion for supporting community members in …
VCAT to decide
An application for a multi-million dollar development to build a 340-dwelling “Residential Village” in Diggers Rest was recently refused by Melton City Council. According to a report by Insight Planning …