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January 28, 2023
Inspectorate finds high level of council compliance
A Local Government Inspectorate review into the implementation of the new Local Government Act 2020 found that councils were largely in compliance with the...
January 28, 2023
Voice for young people on climate change
Young people aged 18 to 25 are invited to help guide investment and action for climate change adaptation in the Central Highlands and Wimmera....
January 28, 2023
History – back in the day
Some History of Simmons Reef, Blackwood. - ISAAC POVEY. Isaac Povey arrived in Australia with Edward (John) Hill in 1854. Isaac Povey and Edward Hill...
January 27, 2023
What’s in a name?
By Lachlan Ellis A State Government environmental department has had its name changed, with a few portfolio changes coming with the rebranding. As of 1 January...
January 27, 2023
Pioneer family reunion
COVID restrictions have pushed the event out a year, but descendants of one of Ballan’s pioneer families are now planning to meet for a...
January 27, 2023
Agriculture grant treasured
By Lachlan Ellis A Moorabool business has been given a four-figure grant from a neighbouring shire, which its owners say will boost communication with customers. Truffle...
January 27, 2023
Ballan Golf Club
Results - W/e Saturday 21 January Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Denis Conroy (17) 38 points. R/up - John Costello (21) 37 points. Magpie - 14th Barry...
January 26, 2023
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
Little Athletics returned for the second half of the season on Saturday morning. While numbers were slightly down due to school holidays, those athletes...
January 26, 2023
Brigades buddy up
The inter-brigade relationship between two local fire brigades is still going strong, after ten years of partnership. Eynesbury brigade members were recently invited to join...
January 26, 2023
Lions tamed at home
By Todd Whelan Darley Cricket Club Underdogs Mt Clear toppled the ladder leading Lions in convincing style to the tune of nine wickets at Darley Park...
January 25, 2023
Too many lives lost
The State Government has refocused its efforts in reducing road trauma in the new year, after 2022 marked an increase in Victoria’s road toll. As...
January 25, 2023
Ballan Cricket Club
Results – W/e Saturday 21 January (R10) Ballan 1st XI (BCA 2nd Grade) Ballan 9/226 lost Wendouree 7/231 Bowling - Ben Loughnane: 9-2-2-17, Heath Doherty: 7-1-2-32 Batting...
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