Lone walk for pilgrim
A Mount Egerton man decided that COVID restrictions wouldn’t deprive him of an annual walking pilgrimage for the second year running, devising an alternate...
The Valley, ‘through their eyes’
The authors – (L-R) Judy Douglas, Graham Simpson, Alan Morton and Jeanette McGonegal....
Iconic tree storm victim
A massive shady pin oak tree in Ballan has been removed. Moorabool Shire Council confirmed whilst it was very sad to see the pin oak...
LEST WE FORGET
By Lachlan Ellis Vale James Ginnane Bacchus Marsh’s last WWII veteran has sadly passed away, survived by three of his four children. To read the full story...
Extended deadline to comply
There has been limited opportunity for building inspectors to visit homes during the pandemic and as such, there is now an extended deadline for...
Cold callers get the cold shoulder
After a three-week consultation period in July and August, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has enacted a 11.4 per cent increase in...
Shed green light
By Lachlan Ellis Despite some technical difficulties, a Blackwood woman has successfully applied to build a shed and dwelling on her property, with conditions. To read...
Pigs running amok
By Lachlan Ellis Greendale residents have reported serious damage caused by wild feral pigs in the past few months, despite many never having seen them...
Young nature lovers, get snapping
Aspiring photographers from the ages of 12 to 25 could win a new camera, thanks to a competition being run by Moorabool Youth Services...
Korweingy baller wins bronze
By Lachlan Ellis One of Moorabool’s own has made her senior debut in the green and gold, claiming a bronze medal for her efforts. Korweingboora resident...
Funding to connect communities
Applications are now open for a new round of community sponsorship funding that will provide support for events within the Moorabool Shire. To read the...
Success in ‘working for Victoria’
A new report commissioned by Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) has dubbed last year’s Working for Victoria program “hugely successful”, with hundreds of people employed...