Cuppa for a cause
THE Bacchus Marsh Day Branch of the Country Women's Association raised thousands of dollars for the Cancer Council on the weekend. Branch members ran a...
Rural people face loss of services
THE peak body representing rural councils has urged the federal government to provide further support, as the dire financial situation of the municipalities is...
Emotional gift of gratitude at Bacchus Marsh CWA meeting
THERE was barely a dry eye in the room at a recent Bacchus Marsh CWA Day Branch meeting, after a member was presented with...
Art comp ‘leafs’ students smiling
COIMADAI Primary School has shown off its artistic flair, winning an art competition with a vibrant piece created by all of its seventy-two pupils. Among...
Paw-some news for dog park
POOCHES will soon be able to enjoy an upgrade to one of their favourite parks in Moorabool, with hundreds of thousands of dollars committed...
Vehicle funds are charging up
FIREFIGHTERS have gotten creative with their fundraising efforts for a new vehicle, asking not for financial donations, but for donations of car batteries. The Ballan...
Budget feedback heard
MOORABOOL Shire Council has received feedback from the community on its proposed budget for the 2024 to 2025 financial year. Four written submissions to council's...
New chapter begins for library project
AN old bank building is being demolished to make way for construction of a new library, and the progress is being celebrated with a...
Mavericks lend a hand
BACCHUS Marsh Football Netball Club has received thousands of dollars as part of the Melbourne Mavericks Community Roots program. The grants aim to fund upgrades...
Pennant mystery solved
A MOORABOOL historical society has learned the origins of a mysterious pennant found in its collection, after a local woman came forward with information. In...
New hub for Navigators
WORKS on a new community centre for the town of Navigators are set to be finished before the end of the year, with a...
A chance to have a chat
A BACCHUS Marsh man receiving treatment for brain cancer is starting up a support group next month to help those who are going through...