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October 16, 2022

Protect yourself from pollen

Spring means some warmer days after the long winter months, and unfortunately it also means an increase in asthma and hay fever – but...

October 16, 2022

Safer steps with helpline support

Recent data from No to Violence shows a year-on-year increase in calls by men who use domestic violence during the AFL finals, and the...

October 15, 2022

WANTED – Lady Northcote children

A German PhD student is visiting Australia for her doctoral thesis, and has asked British child migrants who grew up at Lady Northcote to...

October 15, 2022

Roads and recreation satisfaction low

By Lachlan Ellis A survey into community satisfaction has found several community concerns in Moorabool, with one Councillor calling on Council to refocus its efforts. The...

October 15, 2022

Campaign calls for return to sport

COVID-19 hit regional community sports hard, and a local not-for-profit is urging young Victorians to get back into the clubs and recreation groups they’ve...

October 15, 2022

Become a lifesaver this ‘Shocktober’

Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging regional Victorians to refresh their CPR skills this month, and sign up to be a GoodSAM responder, as it...

October 14, 2022

Fined for selling prohibited weeds

A Melbourne woman has been fined $2,000 for selling the State prohibited weed salvinia online, pleading guilty in the Heidelberg Magistrates Court. Salvinia poses a...

October 14, 2022

Petition to “keep park green”

By Lachlan Ellis A petition to restrict new development at Rotary Park in Bacchus Marsh has been received by Council, with Councillors voting for a...

October 14, 2022

Nominations open for Australia Day Awards

Do you know an outstanding Moorabool resident who goes above and beyond for their community, or have you been to a brilliant community event...

October 14, 2022

Bird-inspired concert takes flight

By Lachlan Ellis After two postponements thanks to the COVID pandemic, an exotic and fun-filled concert will finally grace Ballan this November. The ‘Birds in Music...

October 13, 2022

Calling all spooky writers

Spooky season has arrived, and Moorabool Libraries is commemorating the occasion with a Halloween writing competition for Moorabool residents aged 5 to 18, with...

October 13, 2022

New grants for agriculture shows

A new round of grants is open for applications, with shows and field days promoting Victoria’s agricultural offerings eligible for up to $10,000. Applications for...