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June 30, 2025

New mentoring service for cancer patients

THE Bacchus Marsh man behind a support group for cancer patients is taking his desire to help others a step further by setting up...

June 27, 2025

Call goes out to help Connie achieve her dream

UP-and-coming Darley performer Connie Degnen has been presented with the opportunity of a lifetime – but she and her family need help to make...

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

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...

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...

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...