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October 13, 2021

Opportunity to replace unsafe, to safe

A new trial program from VicRoads will see young drivers offered $5000 to replace their old, unsafe cars – but spots are limited. To read...

October 13, 2021

Hazard tests for learners now online

The process of getting a driver’s licence has been made trickier by the COVID-19 pandemic, but learner drivers will now be able to complete...

October 13, 2021

Library, playground – funds sought

By Lachlan Ellis Council will apply for State Government funding for two major projects, after the motion to apply for the funding was approved unanimously...

October 12, 2021

Dan joins Devils

By Todd Whelan Popular Ballarat Football Netball League identity and Hall of Fame inductee Dan Jordan has been appointed coach of Darley for the 2022...

October 11, 2021

Kiln restoration rejected

By Lachlan Ellis Plans to restore the famous Bacchus Marsh Chicory Kiln have been dropped, due to Heritage Victoria declining to help fund the project. To...

October 8, 2021

Shadow MPs tour power route

By Lachlan Ellis MPs from the State Opposition have taken part in a two-day tour through communities affected by the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project...

October 8, 2021

Foster carers needed

Been thinking about becoming a Foster Carer? Not sure what it is all about? Well, now you can watch a six part online video-series,...

October 7, 2021

“Doing well” on bail

By Lachlan Ellis A bailed Bacchus Marsh teenager has been told to “keep up” his good work, following multiple driving charges issued last month. To read...

October 7, 2021

The boy is bulletproof

By Tim O’Connor (HRV) Scott Ewen and his connections made the decision this week to bypass the Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup with warhorse Bulletproof Boy,...

October 7, 2021

Powerline protest gets fiery

Protestors have gotten fired up, with over 460 landowners lighting bonfires to show their objection to the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP). To read...

October 6, 2021

Eagles declared minor premiers

By Lachlan Ellis The Gordon Football Club have been named minor premiers, but the achievement is bittersweet, with the Central Highlands Football League (CHFL) finals...

October 6, 2021

Bottle neck revamp to remove trees and parking spaces

East Ward Councillor David Edwards said he was glad to see the State Government invest in traffic management in Bacchus Marsh but, thought the...