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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...

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...