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December 14, 2025

Celebration of national park creation

AFTER many years of campaigning, last Sunday's celebration of the recently legislated Wombat-Lederderg National Park was a heartfelt and emotional event for many who...

December 9, 2025

St George’s Balliang to host community carols and picnic

BRINGING the community together is at the heart of the Balliang carols and picnic event taking place next Sunday 14 December. Residents from throughout the...

December 6, 2025

Neighbourhood houses campaigning tokeep their doors open

BALLAN Neighbourhood House is among many urging people to support the Keep Our Doors Open campaign demanding increased funding for the sector. Unless state funding...

November 25, 2025

Pool and splash park season starting soon

THE outdoor pools at Bacchus Marsh and Ballan are set to open on Saturday 6 December, weather permitting. During the school term dates, 6-19 December...

November 15, 2025

Boxes of cheer: reverse advent returns

IT'S a way to make the festive season a whole lot brighter for those doing it tough, and it's happening again. The Bacchus Marsh Uniting...

November 9, 2025

Awards celebrate mentorship in education

THE recent achievements of two Bacchus Marsh College teachers helps illustrate the value of mentorship in education. Stephanie Hutchison and Dianne Sherwood have been named...

November 8, 2025

Trail group leading authors’ walk at Bacchus Marsh

THE Great Dividing Trail Association (GDTA) is leading a three-hour walk around Bacchus Marsh next Wednesday, taking in multiple sites of significance in the...

October 29, 2025

Aussies donating almost $8 billion yearly

AUSTRALIANS are donating about eight billion dollars to charitable causes each year according to new data from Roy Morgan Research. "That is up a massive...

October 26, 2025

Members needed to keep local Lions roaring

THE Ballan Lions Club is keen to welcome new members and is urging locals to get involved. Membership numbers have dwindled to just eight, club...

October 24, 2025

Edging closer : Reserve committee calls for upgrades

WITH its growing population of young families, Mount Egerton needs more funding dollars directed to its recreation facilities, locals say. Members of the Mount Egerton...

October 22, 2025

Blackwood garden treasures opening to public visits

TWO beautiful private gardens at Blackwood will be welcoming public visitors over the first weekend in November. Both the Blackwood Ridge garden and the Forest...

October 21, 2025