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November 27, 2022
Kickstarting biosecurity practices
By Richard Smith, Dairy Industry Development Officer Following recent detections of foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease overseas, biosecurity has hit the headlines, with national...
November 26, 2022
VFF rates election promises
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has given its verdict on the promises made by major parties ahead of today’s state election, releasing its ‘State...
November 26, 2022
Third time lucky for speedway?
It’s been cancelled twice due to weather, but the Daylesford Speedway Club have their fingers crossed for clear skies at their season opener this...
November 25, 2022
Local history in Moorabool
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Inc. The Chicory Kiln at Maddingley, south of the Werribee River at Bacchus Marsh, is a large brick structure...
November 25, 2022
The next step after rain damage
By Lachlan Ellis Many tracks and trails, including the 1000+ Steps at Bald Hill, have been hit hard by recent rains – but plans are...
November 25, 2022
Call to ‘Build Back Better’
A body representing regional and rural councils has called on state politicians to back infrastructure repairs, in the wake of recent flooding across the...
November 25, 2022
Ballan Cricket Club
Under 13 Ballan 3/109 def Wendouree Red 7/105 Batting Sarah Burton 32 Ret. n.o, Callum Lister 23 Ret. n.o, Clover McIlwaine 12 Ret. n.o, Jackson Letcher 10...
November 24, 2022
Prepare your bushfire plan
Bushfires might not be in the forefront of your mind with the recent rain and floods, but the CFA is urging Victorians to plan...
November 24, 2022
Backing regional media
The State Government has committed to supporting regional media in Moorabool Shire with guaranteed advertising revenue for newspapers, should it win the upcoming election. Regional...
November 24, 2022
Fiskville Cup tests firies
By Lachlan Ellis Local firefighters have taken part in a round robin competition, helping prepare each brigade for the summer ahead. While the Fiskville Cup competition...
November 24, 2022
Lions on top after outright win
By Todd Whelan Darley surged to the top of the BCA table from outside the top four in one fell swoop after claiming the two...
November 23, 2022
Ballan Brumbies Basketball
The U19 Boys D took on a Celtic Tigers side that they were expected to be able to handle with ease. The match proved...
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