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May 30, 2022

The Early History of Bacchus Marsh Schools

Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Inc. When Walter Stewart retired from teaching in 1975, he set out to solve the many puzzling queries about...

May 29, 2022

Season ends in fog

By Dean Thompson Redline Raceway’s (Navigators/Mt Helen) annual end of season trophy on Saturday 20 May combined with the Ern Overall Memorial for Modified Sedans,...

May 29, 2022

Know what to do if you get covid

Victorian Department of Health If you test positive for COVID-19, you must: 🔵 Report your result to the Department of Health if you tested positive...

May 28, 2022

Federal support promised for regional news

The Coalition has pledged $10 million in grants for regional newspapers, a promise quickly matched by Labor, as regional papers once again come under...

May 28, 2022

Refusal turnover for Darley subdivision

By Lachlan Ellis A two-lot subdivision on Camerons Road, Darley has been approved by Council with conditions, with the applicant successfully arguing the proposal exceeded...

May 28, 2022

The next chapter for library plans

By Lachlan Ellis Plans for the Ballan Library and Community Hub are undergoing a new round of community engagement, with a community drop-in session held...

May 27, 2022

Help shape Main Street upgrades

By Lachlan Ellis Draft concept designs have been released for Stage 4 of streetscape upgrades on Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, and Council wants to hear...

May 27, 2022

Put your talent into ‘pop culture’

Young Moorabool artists will have the chance to win some cash and have their artwork on display at an art show, thanks to an...

May 27, 2022

Community thanks favourite Father

By Lachlan Ellis It’s almost 51 years now since one of Bacchus Marsh’s favourite priests was ordained, but the community has finally been able to...

May 26, 2022

It’s the conversation of the hour

By Lachlan Ellis ABC Radio’s Conversation Hour program came to Moorabool on Monday (16 May), asking locals what issues they were concerned about – and...

May 26, 2022

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

Week 4 of the Cross Country season was held at Lake Dewar Lodge, located amongst the picturesque bushlands of the Pentland Hills.  Athletes took...

May 26, 2022

Ultimate test of endurance

By Lachlan Ellis A Bunding woman has managed to complete almost three-quarters of a gruelling 135-mile race this month, with the event’s organisers admitting the...