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October 13, 2022
More flags set to fly
By Lachlan Ellis A new Flag Flying Policy has passed at the latest Ordinary Meeting of Council (October 5), allowing flags other than the four...
October 13, 2022
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
On Saturday morning prior to competition commencing, Centre President Maria Downes announced the newly elected 2022/23 Captains - Emma Stewart and Sam White. Both...
October 12, 2022
The history of local lime kilns
Did you know there’s a lime kiln in Coimadai, submerged beneath the waters of Lake Merrimu? The Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society (BMDHS) posted...
October 12, 2022
Jobs fair in the Village
Are you looking for a new job? Then you’re in luck, with The Village Bacchus Marsh hosting a Jobs Fair this weekend, connecting job...
October 12, 2022
Ballan Brumbies Basketball
Ballan Brumbies returned to the court for the new season last weekend with a series of heart-starter results, chief amongst them the under 14...
October 11, 2022
Powerline fight could head to court
By Lachlan Ellis A community battle against the controversial Western Renewables Link (WRL) has entered the legal realm, as a community group alleges “fundamental flaws”...
October 11, 2022
Biosecurity tips from AgVic
There’s a renewed focus on farm biosecurity this year with the threat of foot-and-mouth disease, and Agriculture Victoria is helping farmers with some handy...
October 11, 2022
Donation pumped into CWA
By Lachlan Ellis A local CWA branch has thanked local business owners for a generous donation, with the branch brainstorming how best to spend the...
October 11, 2022
CFA women at the forefront
A training campus in Ballan has played host to a CFA women’s training day, boosting the confidence and skills of local female firefighters. Around 20...
October 10, 2022
Believe this – Group 1 glory
By Tim O'Connor (HRV) At just his fourth start for the new stable, Just Believe became a Group 1 winner when he held out star...
October 10, 2022
Time for some flower power
By Lachlan Ellis A local flower show is up and running again for the first time since 2019, and there will be more than just...
October 10, 2022
Tough Tilly wins outstanding mares bout
By Michael Howard (HRV) Tough Tilly headed Ladies In Red and Treachery as Emma Stewart’s brilliant mares put on a show in The Make Mine...
