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 …
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 …
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 …
Too fast, slow down
As a follow up to the article “Calls to lower speed limit“. Melton City Council has confirmed today that in response to a notice of motion adopted at its Ordinary …
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 …
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 …
A new buzz about biz
We are excited to announce the public trial of a new online local business directory platform for Diggers Rest. For some time now, residents have been calling for an easy …
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. …
No place for Gold Shelter
The Caroline Chisholm Gold Shelter is expected to be replaced with a new structure as part of the proposed upgrades to the Stan Payne Reserve. In 2001, the community built …