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January 29, 2026

Peter earns top honours in Moorabool Australia Day awards

BACCHUS Marsh identity Peter Shilton is the Moorabool Shire's 2026 Citizen of the Year. Mr Shelton was announced as the winner during the Shire's Australia...

January 28, 2026

State sporting awards open for nominations

NOMINATIONS for the state's most prestigious sporting awards will be open until the middle of February. The Victorian Sport Awards are presented by the State...

January 26, 2026

Dedication to helping others earns Australia Day honour for Bacchus Marsh GP

POPULAR Bacchus Marsh doctor Ravin Sadhai has had years of community work recognised by his inclusion in the 2026 Australia Day honours list. Dr Sadhai,...

January 23, 2026

Photographer to share pictures and stories at Probus meeting

BIRD and wildlife photographer Bernie McRitchie will be the guest speaker at the Bacchus Marsh Ladies Probus Club's first meeting of the year next...

January 22, 2026

Fire reunion a mix of good and bad memories

AS most were busy preparing for Christmas last month, a large group gathered to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Scotsburn bushfire. More than 110...

January 22, 2026

Australia Day will rock in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan after official ceremonies

MOORABOOL Shire Council's official Australia Day celebrations will get started at 9.30am in Bacchus Marsh on Monday. The Shire's recognition of the country's national day...

January 22, 2026

Aussies embrace online shopping

AUSTRALIA Post has reported record highs in the lead-up to Christmas, delivering almost 111 million parcels across November and December. The result is up 7.6...

January 20, 2026

Ballan fires up for annual vintage rally

ANYONE interested in seeing and experiencing the vehicles and machinery their forefathers used will want to head to the Old Ballan Racecourse in the...

January 17, 2026

Mike gives back by restoring bikes for children

VISITORS to the Bacchus Marsh Residents Facebook page will likely have noticed posts about Mike's Bikes for Cool Kids. The posts are about, or from,...

January 17, 2026

Tree tourists can now enjoy sounds as well as sights

BALLAN'S Historic Tree Walk has become more inclusive, with the addition of an audio tour added to its online walking guide. The updated guide aims...

January 16, 2026