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February 27, 2022
More than just a pub feed
By Lachlan Ellis Like the rest of the hotel hospitality industry, Ballan’s Great Western Hotel has taken a huge hit during the pandemic – but...
February 27, 2022
Is $50 million enough for koalas?
The Federal Government has announced a record $50 million investment into koala conservation, but conservationists have stopped short of fully praising the move. Of the...
February 27, 2022
Aspiring leaders sought
A Council program for community minded Mooraboolites is taking applications for its third year, and is completely free. The Community Leadership Program is open for...
February 26, 2022
Three developments rejected
By Lachlan Ellis Three applications for two dwellings on each block in Ballan have been unanimously rejected by Council, in line with the Planning Department’s...
February 26, 2022
Cop a coffee when shopping
By Lachlan Ellis An initiative to further connect police with the community has had its first session for the year, with a free coffee and...
February 26, 2022
Find out if you need a permit
You used to have to call the Building and Planning team to work out if your DIY plans needed a permit from Council –...
February 26, 2022
Sixth page-turner
By Lachlan Ellis A Moorabool author has launched her sixth action-packed book this month, the second of a series, with the third already in the...
February 25, 2022
Blood donors are life savers
Victorian Department of Health In a normal year, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood collects around 1.5 million blood donations. But the last two years haven’t been...
February 25, 2022
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
Last Saturday morning competition returned to Masons Lane Reserve. Bridie Shanahan continued to add to her record tally claiming another 2 Centre records. First...
February 25, 2022
House fire sparks important reminder
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is encouraging Victorians to ensure their electrical plugs are properly plugged in following a fire in a Melbourne garage last...
February 25, 2022
Closter sits in eighth
By Kendall Jennings Bacchus Marsh’s Max Closter headed to Swan Hill for the second round of the Australian Arenacross Series on Saturday, February 12. With...
February 24, 2022
Toad or frog?
Recent heavy rainfall around the state has increased frog activity and with it reports from the community of potential cane toad sightings. Leading Biosecurity Officer...
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