Grants to boost local tourism
By Lachlan Ellis Council has made grants of up to $3,000 available to local tourism events, but you’ll need to apply quickly, with the deadline...
Look up and live
Worksafe Victoria Be aware of what is above you Powerlines are part of our landscape – sometimes we don’t even notice they are there. With the sun...
Consent is an agreement
The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Victoria Police issued a media release last week outlining that all sex offences and child abuse...
Rates feedback accepted
By Lachlan Ellis Results of consultation on the Revenue and Rating Plan for Moorabool Shire Council has been accepted after a unanimous vote, with workshopping...
Illegal guns, not worth the risk
Illegal firearms incidents are on the rise, and Crime Stoppers and Victoria Police are encouraging the community to come forward with any information they...
Moorabool is the great escape
BY Steven McAvoy THE HISTORY OF THE OLD LOST WESTERN SUBURBS OF MELBOURNE (Pictured) Werribee Gorge State Park from 2500 ft above ground level over Bacchus...
Travel safe and arrive alive
The Easter long weekend is upon us, make sure your home is secure before heading off on holidays. Easter has always been a high-risk period...
Pony trots set for long-awaited return
By Michael Howard (HRV) The pitter-patter of little hoofs will return to Victorian tracks in coming weeks as Pony Trots Victoria readies for a big...
A day of egg-citement at Apple
By Lachlan Ellis Easter fun was back at Apple 98.5 FM on 1 April, with visitors from the Mambourin and Merrimu special schools joined by...
Don’t let this be you.
Eyewatch - Moorabool Police Service Area Victoria Police have said they’ve already seen 10 lives lost so far in April, including five over the most...
Diamond rocks the Group 2 Classic
By John Dunne (HRV) Keith Cotchin left rival trainers to fight among the minor prizemoney when he landed an Alabar Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic...
A special tournament win
By Lachlan Ellis The region’s first all abilities basketball tournament was nothing but net, with six teams competing for an inaugural championship. Specialist Hoops Basketball held...