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Westcourse Industrial Estate, a $300m Ferris Road development
Situated at the corner of Ferris Road and the Western Freeway, Westcourse is a $300m, 23.4ha development, zoned for industrial and restricted retail use, that developers say will connect business directly to key road networks and a rapidly growing and skilled local workforce.
Western Region Health named Melton Business of the Year
The best and brightest local businesses were recognised and rewarded for their creativity, drive and professionalism at the 2023 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards at Windmill Gardens last night.
You’ve been to a great networking event…now what?
So, you’ve attended a Venture Melton Ready, Set, Connect Speed Networking event (or planning to in the future). You met loads of really interesting people, made some great new connections and now…well, what are you actually going to do now?
Junction Sixty Five: Melton's new retail landmark
Located in Melton’s East, Junction Sixty Five is geographically situated to benefit from the urban sprawl of Melburnians, ensuring businesses will be well positioned to take advantage of Melton’s evolution.
Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund now open
This $15 million fund provides matched grant funding of between $250,000 and $2 million to eligible businesses to invest in new, or expand existing, research and development infrastructure.
Have your say to help shape our local community
Council's Melton Conversations portal gives an opportunity for residents to provide their thoughts, feelings and ideas on a range of Council projects and activities.
Growth plans, start-up? Invest in the City of Melton!
There are currently over 250 commercial and industrial properties for sale and over 150 available for lease in the City of Melton, providing an abundance of investment and growth opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
August Ready, Set, Connect Speed Networking
Our August Speed Networking Event is officially open for bookings!
Get ready for a morning of productive networking, laughter, and inspiration. Our August event will focus on the Melton precinct.
Retail Leases Support
The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) provides tenants and landlords with dispute resolution services, including free preliminary assistance and low-cost mediation, and information about the operation of the Retail Leases Act.
Energy Savings for Business
Energy bill relief and incentives to electrify will help small businesses save over the coming 12 months following recent announcements in the Federal Budget.
Family and domestic violence leave changes
Since 1 February 2023, employers with 15 or more employees have been required to provide their employees with 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL) per year. Did you know that from 1 August 2023 employers with less than 15 employees will be required to offer the same leave?
City of Melton 2023 Developer Forum Wrap Up
Recently, Council representatives had the opportunity to engage with some of the city’s most influential stakeholders at the City of Melton 2023 Developer Forum.
Small Business Budget Wrap Up
It has been a big couple of weeks with both the Federal and State Budgets delivered during May. Small businesses will benefit from payroll tax reforms, asset write offs and energy incentives.
Melton Toyota celebrates 50 years
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of a proudly family-run business and Venture Melton network member, Melton Toyota!
Learn about the history of Melton Toyota and about what makes them a one-stop shop for all your mobility solutions.
Goodman breaks ground on Australia’s largest wholesale distribution centre
RBR Hub is a new development from Goodman, located in Truganina. The purpose-built facility in Truganina, the size of 16 football fields, will span almost 115,000 square metres and incorporate automation technology to enable efficient supply of products to supermarkets in Metcash’s network across the state.
Family and domestic violence leave
From 1 February 2023, employers with 15 or more employees are required to provide their employees with 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL) per year.
Construction underway for CS Square’s latest extension
Construction has officially begun on CS Square’s extension, CS Hub – a brand new retail and commercial office precinct running along Lake Street and Commercial Road, Caroline Springs.
Melton Gold Cup
3rd, 4th and 5th February
Hosted by Melbourne Runabout & Speedboat Club
Melton Reservoir, 1219 Exford Road, Exford, Victoria
Melton Town Centre – Have your say
Melton Town Centre (MTC) is changing. Help us shape its future.
Unlock savings and future-proof your business in 2023
As a member of WAGA (Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action) Melton City Council is proud to announce the launch of the WAGA Business Support Program. This program is designed to help businesses in the west of Melbourne to save money and become more sustainable.