A tribute to Charlie
Today the Melton City Council flag flies at half-mast in memory of local resident Charles (Charlie) Bruce Watson. Charlie passed away on May 17, 2022 at the age of 85. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
No stopping on pathway
The COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely tough for many residents. A local resident was helping out by delivering some necessary supplies to another resident who at the time was under …
No rest for town plans
Regardless of who is elected for Council, Diggers Rest residents will need to continue to advocate for better services and infrastructure. The township of Diggers Rest is part of the …
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 …
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 …