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June 23, 2026
Exploring Ballan’s past and the unknown
INTEREST in history and the paranormal will be piqued during a series of tours in Ballan. With the Ballan Shire Historical Society, Mysteries Lost in...
June 20, 2026
Resident advocates for Griffith Street upgrade
A Maddingley resident has voiced her frustration about the state of one of the suburb's major roads. Moorabool Shire Council has said it is in...
June 19, 2026
Period product vending machine installed in Ballan
MORE free sanitary pads and tampons are now available in Ballan. The period products are located in a vending machine inside the town's neighbourhood house. Ruby...
June 18, 2026
‘The most literary small town in Australia’: 10 years for Carey award
AN emotional day was enjoyed on Saturday 13 June when the 10th edition of the Peter Carey Short Story Award was presented. A five-minute message...
June 15, 2026
Indoor pool’s cool, say schools
PLANS for an indoor aquatic centre in Maddingley have been met with positive interest from schools throughout the shire. Set for MARC Stadium, the project...
June 14, 2026
Bulldogs among the kids
FOOTBALLERS from the Western Bulldogs AFLW team have visited patients in the Ballarat Base Hospital. Britney Gutknecht and Jasmyn Smith were at the children's ward...
June 13, 2026
Support for elderly against abuse
RESIDENTS have the chance next week to learn about recognising and responding to elder abuse. On Monday 15 June, which is also World Elder Abuse...
June 8, 2026
Educational excursions into the environment
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is wanting residents to join their Community Engagement Network (CEN). The group is designed to share local perspectives and support...
June 6, 2026
Possible ripple effect from low business confidence, chamber says
A regional business group has released some dire confidence numbers to begin the year. The Victorian Regional Chamber Alliance's (VRCA) first 2026 Business Health Survey...
June 4, 2026
Government dives in on aquatic centre
FUNDING has been secured for an indoor aquatic centre in Moorabool. It was announced last week that the federal government will provide $25 million for...
May 30, 2026
Batteries store support for Ballan club
SOLAR panel batteries are set to help Ballan Football Netball Club save thousands of dollars during what is a critical financial time for community...
May 29, 2026
Lal Lal digs in for school’s veggie garden
LAL Lal residents gathered last month to help give their primary school vegetable garden a makeover. Lal Lal Primary School principal Siobhan Gosney said members...
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