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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...
April 22, 2025
Navigators hub opens for community
THE new Navigators Community Multi-Purpose Hub is officially open for business. The hub was built at a cost of $768,000 and provides a new open...
April 22, 2025
Navigators hub opens for community
THE new Navigators Community Multi-Purpose Hub is officially open for business. The hub was built at a cost of $768,000 and provides a new open...
April 19, 2025
Celebrate the humble spud at Trentham festival
POTATOES and everything about them will be celebrated again when The Great Trentham Spudfest returns for two days of events and activities over the...
April 18, 2025
Candidate, MP in war of words over WRL proposal
LIBERAL candidate for Ballarat Paula Doran has entered the debate on the controversial Western Renewables Link (WRL) proposal, demanding "an urgent rethink" of the...
April 17, 2025
NBL talent back in Bacchus Marsh
JUNIOR basketballers in Bacchus Marsh had a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best when former local DJ Vasiljevic came to town...
April 14, 2025
Terri targets politics for a third time
SMYTHESDALE businesswoman Terri Pryse-Smith is making her third attempt to enter parliament, standing as the One Nation candidate for the Division of Ballarat in...
April 11, 2025
Milestone for Landcare group
THE Upper Williamsons Creek Landcare group is turning 30, and will hold a formal celebration of the achievement tonight. It will take place from...
April 5, 2025
Indoor heated swimming options exist as official pool project comes closer
WHILE the Australian Labor Party has pledged to contribute $25 million for a new swimming pool in Bacchus Marsh if it wins the 3...
April 2, 2025
Psychologist spreading the word on mental health support
A BALLARAT provisional psychologist wants to raise public awareness about the availability of group mental health therapy sessions under the Medicare Better Access Program. Sarah...
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