Japanese encephalitis update
Flooding and heavy rainfall have increased the risk of mosquito-borne diseases such as Japanese encephalitis – but the Department of Health has provided some...
Voting options for holidaying Victorians
Victorians who will be interstate or overseas on election day should check what services are available to them ahead of time, with a number...
Thousands raised for Readathon
A local school has raised over $14,000 for the MS Readathon this year – the second-highest total of any school in Australia. Darley Primary School...
Historical mural hangs again
By Lachlan Ellis A 40-year-old wool mural is back on display at the Ballan Shire Historical Society (BSHS), and while it’s not as vibrant as...
Road repairs has budget increase
By Lachlan Ellis Moorabool Council has voted to increase its spending on road maintenance this month, as road conditions continue to worsen from rain damage. A...
Ballan Cricket Club
UNDER 13S Ballan 6/96 def East Ballarat Gold 2/88 Batting Clover Mcilwaine 25 Beth Davenport 17 Ret. n.o Mickey Rawlins 7 Ret. n.o Jackson Letcher 5 Ret. n.o Callum Lister 5 Bowling Clover...
Fingers crossed for season start at Daylesford
The Daylesford Speedway Association look forward to providing a great day’s entertainment this Sunday, with their second attempt to start the season. The season launch...
Lions return home success
Darley Cricket Club By Todd Whelan Stand-in Captain Bradley Barnes' unbeaten 61 (84) proved the catalyst in the Lions all important four wicket win over Brown...
Dinner addresses powerline pressures
By Lachlan Ellis The mental health impacts of the ongoing battle to get a controversial powerline route put underground has perhaps not been talked about...
Dunn denies Stewart a Crown clean sweep
By David Brehaut (HRV) Horsham owner-trainer-driver Aaron Dunn did what no one else could do at Maryborough on Sunday. He denied the powerful team of Emma...
Play space to be upgraded
By Lachlan Ellis A Moorabool play space is set to benefit from an upgrade, thanks to the State Government’s Living Local Fund. The Darley Park Play...
Five decades of lions
By Lachlan Ellis The Bacchus Marsh Lions Club has commemorated its 50th anniversary, with members and their families attending a celebratory dinner. There was plenty to...