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August 5, 2022
Possum study looking for toxic link
By Lachlan Ellis A new study led by researchers at Deakin University and the University of Melbourne is looking into unintentional poisoning of possum species,...
August 5, 2022
Life-saving first aid training for Firefighters
Volunteer firefighters from 50 CFA brigades will receive life-saving first aid and resuscitation training under a new program, supporting Ambulance Victoria in saving patients...
August 5, 2022
Steptoe’s legacy remains
By Lachlan Ellis It’s been 12 months since Ballan’s famous Steptoe’s Op Shop came under new management, but volunteers say the new managers have been...
August 5, 2022
Farm Safety – Kidsafe competition
The 2022 Farm Safety Creative Competition is open for early learners and primary school aged children, with prizes for winning entries, plus there is...
August 4, 2022
Funding sparks change
By Lachlan Ellis There are 26 councils from across Victoria that will share in a $1.25 million investment from the State Government, to build chargers...
August 4, 2022
Dying to Know – the most important conversation you never had
By Carol Saffer Kathy Whye’s husband was in palliative care when she asked how he wanted the last part of his life to be. She had...
August 4, 2022
Golden ticket to ID22
By Michael Howard (HRV) To become the champ you’ve got to beat the champ and that was what Nephew Of Sonoko did at Bendigo last...
August 4, 2022
Rallying for local forest
More than 50 environmental protestors attended a snap rally, voicing concerns over VicForests’ logging in the Wombat Forest. Called by Wombat Action Group, members of...
August 3, 2022
Keeping FMD out for another century
By Lachlan Ellis You’ve probably heard how devastating foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) would be to Aussie agriculture if it arrived on our shores, but a local...
August 3, 2022
Powerline reroute possible
By Lachlan Ellis If they get enough votes in the upcoming state election in November, the Victorian Liberal Nationals has committed to “upgrading transmission lines...
August 3, 2022
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
The Centre Cross Country meet was held at Bostock Reservoir, Ballan. A cold frosty Saturday morning, along with a wind chill factor of minus...
August 3, 2022
Platypus locals need help
By Carol Saffer Community members are needed to help Moorabool Catchment Landcare Group (MCLG increase Platypus numbers in the East Moorabool River. A survey conducted in...
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