Level crossing to go by 2026
Local member for Sunbury Josh Bull (MP) announced yesterday that the level crossing on the Old Calder Highway at Diggers Rest would be removed by 2026. Exponential growth at Diggers …
Toilets stay locked
As part of the $270m Sunbury Electrification Project (SEP) the Diggers Rest Railway Station was promised upgrades to the existing toilets and waiting room facilities. Instead, the facilities were upgraded, …
Kinder funding boost
Today, the Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos and Member for Sunbury Josh Bull announced a major $1.3 million boost for the Diggers Rest Kindergarten. As part of the …
Planning application rejected
At the August Ordinary Meeting of Council held last night, Councillors voted to reject a residential subdivision comprising 92 conventional lots and 1 super lot containing an additional 11 dwellings. …
No to safety barriers.
The positioning of the new Diggers Rest Early Learning Centre and Medical Centre has prompted calls from residents demanding the installation of safety barriers along Vineyard Road adjacent to the …
New scheme for first home help
The Andrews Labor Government today announced a new first home buyers scheme for struggling Victorians. HomesVic, a share equity scheme will provide Government assistance of up to 25% of the …
Join the facebook market place today…
The creation of facebook market place has helped to deliver a new paradigm for those who just love to buy, swap and sell. Traditionally, avid bargain hunters trawled through the …
Savvy buyers to do more research
An article published in the Sunbury Leader entitled “Buyers awake to Diggers Rest potential”, (April 18, 2017 – Page 16) raises some concerns about perceptions of Diggers Rest for the …
Funds to bring Christmas cheer
Last night at the Ordinary Meeting of Council, Melton City Councillors voted to contribute $40,000 toward the Carols by Candlelight event for Caroline Springs. It’s understood the funding will be …
SHOPportunity knocks
The vacant land located at 32 Old Calder Highway Diggers Rest has recently been sold and the purchaser intends to develop the land and maximise its full potential. The area …