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March 13, 2026

Bacchus Marsh hosts new women’s health clinic

ONE of four new women's health clinics to be established by the State Government will be located in Bacchus Marsh. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas...

March 13, 2026

Residential development wins council support – Moorabool Shire council meeting briefs

MOORABOOL Shire councillors voted at their March meeting to adopt a planning scheme amendment allowing a 400-lot housing development at Hopetoun Park North. Planning Scheme...

March 12, 2026

Park users picking up speed on their public toilet campaign

THE campaign for a new public toilet at Peppertree Park in Bacchus Marsh is gathering pace as locals spread the word about their efforts. A...

March 10, 2026

Community health leaders in region for statewide conference

IDEAS and partnerships to help overcome health inequity in rural and regional regions will be the focus of a major conference in Ballarat next...

March 9, 2026

Soccer craze a positive and negative for Scorpions

BACCHUS Marsh Soccer Club is becoming a victim of its own success, with unprecedented growth in player and membership numbers creating severe pressure on...

March 7, 2026

All welcome at Ballan chamber anniversary event

THE Ballan and District Chamber of Commerce will mark its 35th year at an official celebration event next week. The semi-formal cocktail event will take...

March 6, 2026

Club blessed with stunning home ground but not with players

THE season might be over for the Blackwood Cricket Club, but it is still chasing one big target – more players. The club, which is...

March 6, 2026

Leases going fast as The Village prepares for expansion

ONLY several tenancies remain available for lease in the planned major expansion of Bacchus Marsh's central shopping complex, The Village. Property developer DeGroup is spending...

March 5, 2026

Shire makes final case on WRL

MOORABOOL Shire council has made its final case for undergrounding of transmission lines at the Western Renewable Link (WRL) Environmental Effects Statement (EES) panel...

March 5, 2026

Blackwood garage sale to help complete storm documentary

THE eighth annual Blackwood Whole Town Garage Sale takes place this weekend, with proceeds to go towards completion of a major local project. Money raised...

March 3, 2026

Hockey star reflects on Hockeyroos debut

DARLEY sports star Zali Ward is settling back into normalcy after a whirlwind introduction to senior international hockey at the FIH Pro League in...

February 28, 2026

Bunnings coming to Bacchus Marsh in $100m retail complex

BACCHUS Marsh will finally have its long-awaited Bunnings outlet when a $100 million retail development is finished next year. The retailer will be the anchor...