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January 10, 2023

Mining history missing

By Lachlan Ellis A historical plaque has gone missing in Blackwood, and the community are eager to have it back where it belongs. The plaque at...

January 10, 2023

Encouraging awards

The Lions Club of Bacchus Marsh has provided Encouragement Awards to primary school students across the district for the 42nd year, inspiring local youth...

January 10, 2023

Trio rescued at Pykes Creek

A Ballan police officer came to the rescue of three people at Pykes Creek, diving into the water in-uniform and swimming around 250 metres. The...

January 10, 2023

Sponsors help with support

By Lachlan Ellis With the yearly Christmas raffle now complete, Ballan Auxiliary has thanked all the sponsors and supporters, both in 2022 and in the...

January 9, 2023

Lost Avenue emerges

By Lachlan Ellis You might have driven past it without even realising, but local groups hope to restore a “forgotten” Avenue of Honour in Barrys...

January 9, 2023

Speeding heads the list

Victoria Police Speeding accounted for more than a third of offences detected during Victoria Police’s 12-day operation on the roads this Christmas, with drug driving...

January 9, 2023

New files opened

Public Record Office Victoria Every year on the 1st of January hundreds of state archival records are made public for the first time as part...

January 9, 2023

Plan your COVID protection

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care If you’re at higher risk of severe illness, there are things you can do to protect yourself...

January 8, 2023

What to do if the power goes out

VicEmergency A few tips if you experience a power outage, especially an unexpected one. Stay safe: - Never leave candles unattended. - Never use portable generators or outdoor...

January 8, 2023

Been crook? Don’t go in the ‘poo’l

Better Health Channel Everyone shares the pool, don’t share your germs. Use the 5 #HealthySwimming steps to keep poo out of the pool, and ensure it’s...

January 8, 2023

Avoid the bite

Better Health Channel It’s mozzie breeding season and flooding and heavy rainfall have increased the risk of mosquitoes spreading disease. Mosquitoes can transmit a range of...

January 8, 2023

Do not block this number

VicEmergency Received an Emergency Alert warning message on your phone? Emergency Alert is the national telephone warning system used by emergency services to send voice messages...