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October 5, 2021

Festival still to bear fruit

By Lachlan Ellis The running of Bacchus Marsh’s famous Strawberry & Cherry Festival, as well as the Harvest Festival, has changed hands – but the...

October 5, 2021

Lockdown knock down

By Helen Tatchell It was bound to happen, Moorabool Shire going into lockdown, especially when surrounding shires have seen positive covid case numbers increase. To read...

October 4, 2021

Doggone winner

The Western Bulldogs couldn’t win the AFL premiership for the Morda family from Maddingley, but granddaughter Sadie took home the chocolates. To read the full...

October 1, 2021

Moorabool Young Writers’ Award 2021

In a record-breaking year, receiving 194 entries across three categories, the finalists and winners of the Moorabool Young Writers Awards were announced in an...

October 1, 2021

Buddhist monastery comes to the Mount

By Lachlan Ellis Council has approved the construction of a new Buddhist monastery in an interesting location – Mount Wallace. To read the full story -...

October 1, 2021

Strawberry farmers in a jam

By Lachlan Ellis COVID-19 lockdowns and state border closures have slammed Queensland strawberry farmers and forced ripe fruit to go to waste, but one local...

September 30, 2021

Junior age structure delayed

As COVID restricted the playing of junior sport over the last 18-months, including finals, one league is remaining positive, already planning for 2022 and...

September 30, 2021

Seniors Week – reimagined

It is that time of year to celebrate however, a festival for seniors will once again be held online. The annual Victorian Seniors Festival will...

September 30, 2021

Young artists opportunity to reach new heights

Moorabool’s young artists have been given the chance to ‘soar free like birds’ and have their work on display for all to see, in...

September 29, 2021

Sewer upgrades completed

Major water and sewer projects for Bacchus Marsh and surrounds have been completed by Greater Western Water. To read the full story - Simply click...

September 29, 2021

Hometown hero best in the West

By Lachlan Ellis An AFL player from Bacchus Marsh has been named Best Clubman, after another hard-fought season. To read the full story - Simply click...

September 29, 2021