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July 14, 2025

Speeding incident, damage prompts councillor concern

A MOORABOOL Shire councillor is planning to seek action on what she says is an increasing number of speeding drivers in Clifton Drive, Bacchus...

July 10, 2025

Panel sought for development proposal – Moorabool Shire Council meeting briefs

MOORABOOL Shire Council decided at last week's 2 July meeting to ask for an independent panel's consideration of a major residential development proposed for...

July 10, 2025

Pie Drive back for a second year as winter settles in

MIDWINTER is a good time for serving up hot meals, and a partnership between a local Country Women's Association branch and an Essendon bakery...

July 8, 2025

Better access to family violence studies

FEDERATION University will next year offer an adapted graduate certificate course aimed at providing better access to training for regional people who want to...

July 7, 2025

Pets now a formal part of separation proceedings

PETS may not usually be front of mind when relationships or families break down, but since last month they are formally recognised in separation...

July 3, 2025

Towers opponents remain defiant as possibility of fines emerges

LANDOWNERS in the Moorabool region remain steadfast in their opposition to Western Renewables Link (WRL) towers being erected on their properties, even with the...

June 30, 2025

New mentoring service for cancer patients

THE Bacchus Marsh man behind a support group for cancer patients is taking his desire to help others a step further by setting up...

June 27, 2025

Call goes out to help Connie achieve her dream

UP-and-coming Darley performer Connie Degnen has been presented with the opportunity of a lifetime – but she and her family need help to make...

June 10, 2025

World-first project uncovers LGBTQIA+ life on the goldfields

A NEW digital platform is uncovering the lives and stories of LGBTQIA+ bushrangers, gold miners, farmers, performers and everyday people who lived on the...

June 3, 2025

Men’s shed aiming for a women’s version

THE Bacchus Marsh Men's Shed wants to establish a 'sister' facility for like-minded women. Prompted by unofficial comments and questions of members, the women's shed...

June 1, 2025

Site decision brings Melton TAFE campus closer

THE new TAFE campus in Melton will be built on the corner of Hollingsworth Drive and Ferris Road in Cobblebank, offering residents on the...

May 22, 2025

New emergency services charge ‘unfair, cruel’: Tatchell

MOORABOOL Shire Council has added its voice to the widespread outrage that has greeted the State Government's new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF). Legislation...