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October 26, 2022

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

The early morning clear skies allowed for the Centre Combined Event to get underway on Saturday morning. Unfortunately, an hour into the program the weather...

October 26, 2022

Bacchus Story back in print

By Lachlan Ellis The work of a late, great local historian will soon be reprinted and available for purchase, almost 50 years after its initial...

October 26, 2022

Hats off to teachers

This coming Friday (28 October) is World Teachers’ Day, and to celebrate all our wonderful teachers, the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership...

October 26, 2022

Community fight for forest

By Lachlan Ellis Over 80 Blackwood residents have attended a community meeting, discussing concerns over gold mining and logging in the area and agreeing to...

October 25, 2022

Free programs for parents

By Lachlan Ellis It’s currently Children’s Week, and Cafs (Child & Family Services Ballarat) is celebrating the occasion with a suite of free parenting programs. Children’s...

October 25, 2022

Transport alert

As the flood emergency continues, Victorians have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel, with hundreds of roads damaged or closed due to flooding. Areas of...

October 25, 2022

Danny’s dream comes true

By Tim O'Connor (HRV) Mach Dan made owner Danny Zavitsanos’ dream of a Geelong Pacing Cup success come true with a dominant display in last...

October 24, 2022

New club prepares to saddle up

By Lachlan Ellis Adult horse riders in Bacchus Marsh & District will no longer have to travel out of town to take part in club...

October 24, 2022

Six wins in one night at HQ

By Tim O'Connor (HRV) Petracca picked up the biggest payday of his short but successful career at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday night when he...

October 24, 2022

Community auction to fund playspace

An auction of unwanted goods from the community will help fund playground redevelopment at a local primary school, with donations needed to get the...

October 24, 2022

Renewed call for pool funding

By Lachlan Ellis With the Federal Budget due to be handed down on Tuesday 25 October, Moorabool Shire Council is urging the Federal Government to...

October 23, 2022

Deer control to protect parks

New deer control programs have been announced by the State Government, aiming to reduce their environmental impacts on agriculture, biodiversity, and the community. Member for...