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June 24, 2021

Mystery descendent sought

By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb. Uni) The grave of prominent colonial figure Thomas Henry Pyke, situated at the Ballan Old Cemetery, is in...

June 23, 2021

Uniting against disaster

The storm that hit Victoria on Wednesday 9 June was a frightening time for communities across the state, but Blackwood residents responded in a...

June 23, 2021

Funding for furry friends needed

A new program could see furry friends visit aged care homes regularly, including one in Moorabool, for the next two years – but the...

June 23, 2021

Parks and forests to remain closed

Due to extensive storm damage, the Wombat State Forest and the northern part of Lerderderg State Park, remain closed to the public. To read the...

June 22, 2021

Cobras go south against North

By Todd Whelan Bacchus Marsh has failed to flatter in the second half of Sunday’s meeting with North Ballarat at Mars Stadium, going down by...

June 22, 2021

Go ahead after long wait

By Lachlan Ellis Their business is among some gum trees, and they have a clothesline out the back and now, want an extension of a...

June 22, 2021

Storm clean-up continues

By Lachlan Ellis Assessments and tree clearing are ongoing this week, with much of Moorabool Shire still recovering from the major storm event that hit...

June 21, 2021

Giant leap for … kids

By Lachlan Ellis A local team are preparing their astronaut gear for the third time, for a fundraiser for kids in need – but they’re...

June 18, 2021

A story about dogs

By Bianca Roberts (Intern 3rd Year Melb Uni) Dogs are known as man’s best friend, but now two Moorabool primary schools are learning of their...

June 18, 2021

Long-time Council employee clocks off

By Lachlan Ellis The Moorabool Shire didn’t exist when he first started working for Council, and now after 32-years since amalgamation, Lindsay Bandy has finally...

June 17, 2021

Weaving her magic

By Jane Gardner Just prior to Victoria’s recent lockdown, Moorabool resident and First Nations creative, Tammy Gilson was lucky enough to participate in two ‘Craft...

June 17, 2021