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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...

April 1, 2025

New friends, new interests at Probus club

"RETIREMENT is a time to enjoy life, make new friends and explore new interests." That's how Bacchus Marsh Ladies Probus Club publicity officer Barbara Nixon...

March 27, 2025

All the sights and sounds of Carnival

TICKETS may still be available for the Brazilian-themed Circus Rio, which finishes its run in Melton West this weekend. The circus, which revolves around the...

March 22, 2025

Crime prevention group coming to Moorabool area

A NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch group will be set up to cover Bacchus Marsh, Maddingley and Darley. About 25 people attended a meeting at the Bacchus Marsh...

March 22, 2025

Supermarket bakery a Victorian winner

THE Champions IGA store in Maddingley has won a major company award, just two years after it opened. The supermarket, at Maddingley Village, took out...

March 21, 2025

Transmission line opponents standing firm

HOLD the line, don't sign – that's the position taken at Monday night's community meeting in Ballan about the controversial Western Renewables Link project. An...

March 20, 2025

Grand final rematch rounds out 2025 BFLW season opener

LAST season's grand final opponents Redan and Darley will face off when the BFLW senior women's competition bursts into action tomorrow. The grand final rematch...