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October 20, 2021

Devils lure big fish for 2022

By Todd Whelan Darley has taken a major step forward with its intent to return to BFNL finals action, after Williamstown big man Nicholas Rodda...

October 20, 2021

Be on the lookout for koalas

By Lachlan Ellis The addition of Gordon to ‘Save the Koalas’ map of koala habitats has prompted renewed calls not only to report koala sightings...

October 19, 2021

Overlay doesn’t hold water

By Lachlan Ellis A recommendation to introduce a flood overlay has come before Council for the second time, with supporters citing safety and planning benefits,...

October 19, 2021

Teen takes out global award

By Lachlan Ellis The face of a Moorabool charity has won another award for her work helping the special needs community, and it’s gold, gold,...

October 19, 2021

Council ordered to get the jab

By Lachlan Ellis A vaccine mandate for authorised workers has come into effect, with Council staff ordered by the State Government to have at least...

October 18, 2021

New rain reader sought

By Lachlan Ellis After more than 45 years, Ballan’s official rainfall reader is passing on the torch – or rather, the rain gauge – to...

October 15, 2021

Cup win a delight

By Michael Howard (HRV) Max Delight has produced a stunning turnaround to win the Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup, nabbing Australia’s leading pacer King Of Swing...

October 15, 2021

Keeping the mouse out of the house

There is a warning from a Federal Minister - Mouse numbers could rise again this spring; Farmers should be alert for signs of increased...

October 15, 2021

Check home pool and spa barriers

The call is out to prepare for the summer pool season, as toddler drowning rates spike to a four-year high. To read the full story...

October 14, 2021

Indoor stadium a step closer

The construction of a multipurpose indoor stadium in Bacchus Marsh, as part of the Taverner St Sports Precinct development is going out for tender,...

October 14, 2021

Phone scams hit record figures

If you’ve been noticing an increase in dodgy text messages and calls to your mobile phone, you’re not alone – Scamwatch is reporting a...

October 14, 2021

Groundskeeper honoured

By Lachlan Ellis A long-serving cemetery groundskeeper, who was a friendly face to many visiting their loved ones, has been honoured with a memorial bench...