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April 5, 2026

Key step taken for more than 850 new houses in Ballan

ABOUT 100ha of land has been rezoned for a $325 million project that could be home to at least 2000 residents and more than...

April 3, 2026

Egg-cellent Easter festival in Bacchus Marsh

CHOCOLATE eggs will be hidden to be found and rides, activities and entertainment will be there to be enjoyed at a festival in Bacchus...

April 3, 2026

Concern raised over festival parking fines

PATRONS of the Ballan Autumn Festival have voiced their frustration about the enforcement of parking regulations during the March event. Moorabool Shire Council has said...

March 30, 2026

Children to get their skates on in April

A FUN, active program on eight wheels is being offered at Ballan Neighbourhood House these school holidays. Children aged six to 12 will have the...

March 28, 2026

Many firsts at Gordon’s new kindergarten

CHILDREN have had a busy eight weeks at Gordon's new kindergarten which aims to promote a supportive and culturally welcoming environment. Eighteen enrolments of three-...

March 26, 2026

Road to help residents now and in future, councillors say

CURRENT and potential residents are some of the reasons why a plan for a major road through Bacchus Marsh should be supported, Moorabool Shire...

March 24, 2026

‘Big data’ on region’s Australian wildlife

A STUDY tracking the movement of koalas, echindas and birds of prey is aiming not only to gather more information about these animals, but...

March 23, 2026

More than a taster into vocations for students

A VARIETY of career options are what a pilot TAFE program aimed to offer secondary school students throughout western Victoria. About 600 students throughout the...

March 20, 2026

50th festival a big bash all of Ballan enjoyed

A LARGE crowd took delight, and even part, in the 50th Ballan Autumn Festival at the weekend. On Sunday 15 March, residents found all sorts...

March 19, 2026

Rotarians call for money spinner’s return

A BACCHUS Marsh group has called for the return of a convenient and effective device that has helped raise money for about 30 community...

March 13, 2026

Tradie downs tools for life as paramedic in Ballan

SAMUEL Matafonov has taken all the tricks from his previous trade as a carpenter to become a paramedic supporting Ballan. Mr Matafonov started in Ballan...

March 8, 2026