Wastewater guidance for industry
Environment Protection Authority Victoria How does your business prevent stormwater pollution risks? EPA officers are out next week to inspect and assist businesses in Bacchus...
Critter of the month
Moorabool Shire Council CRITTER of the month. It hops on two legs and has a pouch, but it isn't a kangaroo…. Introducing our locally native...
Don’t agree with your rates notice?
Moorabool Shire Council If you receive your 2022/23 Rate and Valuation Notice and do not agree with the valuation on the notice, you are entitled...
Wet start to spring but normal fire conditions likely
VicEmergency The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring has been released. Normal bushfire potential is expected in Victoria this spring, except for parts of central...
Permit system widens
Agriculture Victoria Agriculture Victoria has widened its permit system for anyone who wants to move bees into Victoria to include anyone bringing bees or bee...
Where does your wood come from?
When it comes to sourcing firewood, most Victorians do the right thing. But, did you know that Victoria’s precious trees such as Red River Gum...
Council signs up to ‘Smart Shires’ network
By Lachlan Ellis Moorabool Shire Council has partnered with two neighbouring councils to boost council operations with new technology, sharing in $750,000 from the State...
Recruits required to handle dogs
There are ‘pawsome’ job opportunities available to the general public, and it is something a little bit different. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry...
Pentland Calisthenics
After a busy couple of weekends, this one was a little quieter with only the Sub Juniors (8-10 years) competing. They headed to Werribee for...
A stable plan for horse facility
By Lachlan Ellis Council has approved plans for a horse breeding and training enterprise on Swans Road, Darley, with one objection and one supportive submission...
Pharmacy prescribed for Gordon
By Lachlan Ellis Plans for a new pharmacy and medical centre in Gordon have been approved by Council, with the applicant expressing his hopes that...
A body of artwork on display
By Jane Gardner There’s a bit of excitement happening in the arts world in Ballan, and it seems to be gaining momentum. Moorabool resident (and...