Around 50 new and enhanced outdoor dining booths and parklets are popping up at footpaths and car parks across the City of Melton, as Council supports local eateries to expand open-air dining offerings.

Punthill Caroline Springs is on track to welcome its first guests in May 2021.

Are you a VET Champion? The state government wants to showcase high-achieving Victorians who have risen to success through a vocational (VET) pathway.

Residents in several areas across the City of Melton are set to have more say about development in their neighbourhood under a proposed change to the Melton Planning Scheme.

The Venture Melton Business Network held its very first face to face networking event, since COVID, at Witchmount Estate Function Centre on Wednesday, 24 February.

Masks and social distancing didn’t get in the way of renewing acquaintances and welcoming new members, and there was a great buzz around the room as members once again connected.

The rollout of the Covid-19 Vaccination has begun. Do you understand your workplace obligations?

We revisit the top tips by digital guru Valli Morphett, who ran last year’s digital engagement series.

Many Australian businesses have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The PPSR can provide protection for your business.

Electricity savings were a major decision maker for David Ursic, Melton Motor Inn, when deciding to install a 30kw solar system two years ago. With the Victorian Government about to offer a solar rebate and loan scheme for small business in Victoria, we take a look at how "going solar" has impacted this local business.

Melton City Council’s federal and state budget submissions focus on increasing local jobs and attracting greater investment in the local economy, as it looks forward to a population set to triple in the next 30 years.

EOI’s are now closing as we prepare to bring plenty more infrastructure to help businesses successfully operate outdoors.

The City of Melton’s outdoor dining options are continuing to expand. One retailer in Caroline Springs has sacrificed their on-street parking so that they can extend the style that they have become known for while offering their customers a new space to enjoy a summer cocktail or two.

With the COVID-19 pandemic now firmly a part of our lives, workplaces are being reopened in a COVID-safe way…. so, what should you be thinking about as your workers return to the workplace?

When you reduce your waste not only are you helping the environment, but you also help yourself. Your business could save money, become more competitive as a business, inspire staff and improve your standing in the community.

Development of the Cobblebank area continues with impressive progress on Cobblebank Stadium.

Investment into mental health is important now in order to prevent negative impacts later this year. Let’s have a look at how businesses can get on the front foot.

Since late October expressions of interest have been open for Melton City businesses to propose ideas on how to extend their outdoor dining areas. Pinolos Pizza is one of five food businesses in a small shopping precinct off Melton Highway, which approached Council as a group.

Melton City Council is collaborating with the landlord of Central Shopping Centre to bring high-end expanded outdoor dining options to Caroline Springs Boulevard to activate the precinct. The new look brings together high-quality aesthetic appeal and function, purpose built to increase the dining capacity for local businesses while attracting more customers to the area for retail traders and businesses.

The huge new Bunnings Warehouse currently under construction in Melton will create around 50 additional jobs in the local community when it opens in early 2021.

With many Melbournians choosing to stay home this Christmas, now is the time to start thinking how best to attract your local customers.