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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...