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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...

May 29, 2026

Promoting reconciliation to all

FREE community events are being run, or have been run, by Moorabool Shire Council to mark National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3...

May 28, 2026

Money to get ready for freeway upgrade

FIFTY million dollars has been allocated to help begin an upgrade of the Western Freeway between Melton and Caroline Springs. The federal government has assigned...

May 28, 2026

Road program tops council alliance’s election list

ROADS and bridges are at the top of the state election agenda for an advocacy body of local councils. The Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils...

May 23, 2026

Shoppers on front foot at Steptoes’ rummage

THE task of re-opening an iconic op shop in Ballan became easier at the weekend. A crowd of bargain hunters filled Ballan Neighbourhood House on...

May 22, 2026

Gordon vet clinic fills a void

A NEW veterinary service in Gordon has already been accepted by its community. Lynn Rowley and Alastair MacLennan opened Gordon Vet Clinic on Main Street...

May 22, 2026

Work of art creates continuing curiosity for country

AN exhibition at the Lerderderg Library has captured national interest about the people represented within it. Three Well Known Australians presents colourful, faceless figures that...

May 17, 2026

A lot to gain from giving back as a volunteer

MAKING friends, learning new things and doing something of value are what many love about volunteering. Peter Shilton, Moorabool Citizen of the Year for 2026,...

May 17, 2026

Funding to help families in all forms

A child and family service provider is celebrating National Families Week with recently announced funding for initiatives. Cafs' efforts to support families in all their...

May 16, 2026