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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...
May 13, 2025
Power cost savings on the way for Ballarat Community Health
BALLARAT Community Health (BCH) will soon be powered primarily by the sun at five of its locations after rooftop solar panels are installed this...
May 12, 2025
Neighbourhood House supports Cancer Council with tea and bingo
MORNING tea and free bingo will be on the program when the Darley Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre (DNHLC) hosts its annual fundraiser for...
May 3, 2025
Tattoo studio inks another Good Friday Appeal success
THE owner of Bacchus Marsh tattoo studio Disciples of Ink, Kieran Tyrrell, has hailed this year's 'Flash Day' Good Friday event another success. Mr Tyrrell...
May 2, 2025
Exhibition highlights CWA art and craft skills
IF anyone needs to get away from politics this weekend, the CWA Ballarat District Group may have the perfect answer. Today, Friday 2 May, and...
May 2, 2025
Hospital services and staff safe, Minister says
WESTERN Health has moved to reassure Bacchus Marsh residents that service and staffing levels at the local hospital are in no danger, in the...
April 27, 2025
Tilly walks the walk to help out a mate
THIS year's Bloody Long Walk on 18 May will have a participant in young Bacchus Marsh girl Tilly Grant who is joining in to...
April 26, 2025
Bacchus Marsh becomes state BMX capital for a day
HUNDREDS of riders in various age groups and categories will converge on Bacchus Marsh for Round 7 of the 2025 AusCycling BMX Racing Victoria...
April 25, 2025
Official designation for Steiglitz heritage events
EVENTS in Steiglitz this weekend have been made an official part of the Australian Heritage Festival for the first time. The Back to Steiglitz Association...
April 23, 2025
Father keeping Carmen’s legacy alive
"I DON'T want Carmen's message to die." That's why Ballarat's John Maher is persisting with his long-running efforts to have road safety made an official...
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Jun 3, 2025
Men’s shed aiming for a women’s version
Jun 1, 2025
Site decision brings Melton TAFE campus closer
May 31, 2025
Funding assists school with future planning
May 30, 2025