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November 9, 2021

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...

November 9, 2021

The Valley, ‘through their eyes’

The authors – (L-R) Judy Douglas, Graham Simpson, Alan Morton and Jeanette McGonegal....

November 9, 2021

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...

November 8, 2021

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...

November 5, 2021

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...

November 5, 2021

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...

November 5, 2021

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...

November 4, 2021

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...

November 4, 2021

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...

November 4, 2021

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...

November 3, 2021

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...

November 3, 2021

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...