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January 13, 2026

Internet upgrades for more Moorabool locations

RECREATION reserves, community halls and CFA buildings in the Moorabool Shire are the latest sites approved for installation of Federal Government-funded NBN Wi-Fi internet. Ten...

January 10, 2026

Shire demands bipartisan attack on Bacchus Marsh traffic woes

MOORABOOL Shire Council is calling for a bipartisan solution at national and state levels to traffic congestion problems in Bacchus Marsh. Councillor Rod Ward tabled...

January 10, 2026

Waste services will be costed before introduction

MOORABOOL Shire Council has backtracked on a decision to introduce subsidised hard waste, green waste and mattress drop-off services at some stage in the...

January 9, 2026

Roaming cats an issue for residents

A REVIEW of cat curfew hours will be carried out this year under the newly-adopted Moorabool Shire Council Domestic Animal Management Plan. Increased community education...

January 8, 2026

Festive season reminder on batteries, appliances

SUSTAINABILITY Victoria (SV) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the safe disposal of batteries and electronics, as many households introduce new...

January 8, 2026

Maddingley Planning Study adopted – Moorabool Shire Council meeting briefs

MOORABOOL Shire Council has adopted the Maddingley Planning Study and is now seeking State Government approval for an amendment to its planning scheme. The unanimous...

January 8, 2026

Shire steps up illegal dumping efforts – Moorabool Shire Council meeting briefs

MOORABOOL Shire Council will expand its campaign against illegal dumping of rubbish in the municipality. Cr Steven Venditti-Taylor successfully introduced a notice of motion at...

January 5, 2026

Fellowship and activities at Ballan Men’s Program

SOME may not be aware of it, but there's a small, friendly group for men that meets weekly at the Ballan Neighbourhood House. Known as...

December 29, 2025

Ballan choir is hitting the right note

ANYONE in and around Ballan with a song in their heart and a desire to let it out might want to look into the...

December 27, 2025

Community eventsseek help as cost rise

REPRESENTATIVES of two of the Moorabool Shire's most popular community events have called for official council sponsorship as they battle rising costs. Ballan Autumn Festival...

December 20, 2025