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April 26, 2026

Estate planning tips at monthly Probus meeting

PLANNING for the future will be the focus of the Bacchus Marsh Ladies Probus Club's next meeting on Thursday 7 May. The meeting's guest speaker...

April 24, 2026

Forced green waste bin costs will come from tip rehab fund

MOORABOOL residents will be slugged with the cost of the state government-mandated rollout of green waste collection services. They will have to pay the estimated...

April 23, 2026

Subsidised waste service options to go out for public comment

OPTIONS for four different subsidised waste services will be included in the Moorabool Shire's draft budget with the purpose of gauging public demand. Councillors voted...

April 20, 2026

Anzac Day events finalised for RSL branches

RSL branches in the Moorabool area have finalised their plans for Anzac Day on Saturday 25 April, with a range of dawn services and...

April 18, 2026

Platypus group issues plea to builders on construction waste

A PLATYPUS advocacy group is calling for greater protection from construction and other rubbish for the aquatic mammals living near a residential development west...

April 18, 2026

Tourist, recreation development earns award nomination

THE Moorabool Shire's Bald Hill Activation Project is in the running for high-level recognition in this year's LGPro Awards for Excellence. The multimillion-dollar Bacchus Marsh...

April 17, 2026

Cycling, hiking hub plans for Ballan, Blackwood

PUBLIC consultation is about to start on the feasibility of establishing Ballan as a cycling hub and Blackwood as a hiking hub. The Moorabool Shire...

April 15, 2026

Moorabool votes 6-3 against introduction of municipal charge

A municipal charge will not be introduced as part of the Moorabool Shire’s rating system after strong opposition from residents. Councillors voted at an unscheduled...

April 15, 2026

Settle gets Regional Development, Agriculture ministries

Eureka MP Michaela Settle has been elevated to the state government’s front bench with dual portfolio responsibilities in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by the...

March 17, 2026

Retail plan headed for independent panel

A PROPOSED strategy to guide retail activities throughout the Moorabool Shire for a decade is being sent to an independent planning panel for consideration. Amendment...

March 14, 2026