The custodians of a town’s tales
NEW developments are taking shape for the Ballan Shire Historical Society. A sneak peek around the back of the town's historic court house in Steiglitz...
Setting the bar high at little aths
A YOUNG Bacchus Marsh athlete is off to compete at next month's Australian Little Aths Championships after qualifying at state level. But there's some extra...
Lions to shake, rattle and roar for the kids
IT'S nearly time for staunch Bacchus Marsh Lions Club members to shake and rattle for the annual Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. For the...
Living the dream on Australian Idol
DELIGHTING many with her unique sound, Bacchus Marsh forklift driver and singing talent Jacinta Guirguis has finally achieved her long-held dream of competing on...
Chamber marks 35 years
A COCKTAIL party to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Ballan and District Chamber of Commerce was held at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar last...
Balliang festival celebrates the harvest
TOMORROW, 21 March, just happens to be the autumn equinox. To celebrate it, St George's Anglican Church in Balliang is hosting its annual Community Harvest...
Sensors get better look at heavies on freeway
VALUABLE data is the result of the state's recently-wrapped trial which saw heavy vehicles monitored in real-time on the Western Freeway between Ballan and...
Surgical first follows severe crush injury
GRAMPIANS Health has achieved a major surgical milestone, completing the first free tissue transfer surgery under the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Services at Ballarat...
Groups alarmed at mining exploration in Wombat State Forest
LOCAL conservation groups are urging the State Government to act fast to create a promised regional park in a section of the Wombat State...
Teen takes state speedway title
BACCHUS Marsh teenager Jack Wilson has notched up an impressive motor racing win, taking out the Victorian VSC Open Juniors State Title in a...
War memorial plaque thefts condemned
A TOTAL lack of respect is the way in which the theft of brass war memorial plaques from sites in the Moorabool Shire is...
New trial to tackle a pesky pollutant
A NEW trial at some of the region's local transfer stations means Hepburn Shire residents will be able to drop off their pesky polystyrene...
