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January 10, 2024

Frustration over outage delay

By Lachlan Ellis An internet disruption lasting a week longer than planned has left Balliang East residents frustrated, while the provider has apologised for the...

January 10, 2024

Cricket returns – Lions fall short

By Todd Whelan Darley Cricket Club Darley's finals aspirations suffered another setback last weekend after losing on the road to Ballarat-Redan, as BCA cricket returned for...

January 9, 2024

Encouraging the next generation

The latest round of exceptional young people has been rewarded by a local Lions Club, with Encouragement Awards handed out last month. Students from eight...

January 9, 2024

Powerline verdict a shock

By Lachlan Ellis Council and community groups have expressed their disappointment at a Supreme Court decision, which has backed fast-tracking of two controversial transmission projects. On...

January 9, 2024

New Crow leaves the nest

By Lachlan Ellis A local footballer, who has played for teams on both sides of the Western Freeway, will don navy blue, red and yellow...

January 9, 2024

Ballan Cricket Club

Senior 1st XI (BCA 2nd Grade) Ballan 6-208 def Bacchus Marsh 170 Batting - Lachie Snaith 90, Ryan Lister 28, Mark Kennedy 25, David Gardiner...

January 8, 2024

Local critters make the cut

By Lachlan Ellis Two local photographers will have their work featured in an upcoming book published by the CSIRO, including many animals from Moorabool Shire. Set...

January 8, 2024

Stay safe on the water

Victoria Police Looking for a fresh start to the new year? If you’re following in the footsteps of our search and rescue officers and...

January 8, 2024

Hook in to hockey

Hockey Australia's official junior program, Hookin2Hockey, allows kids to make friends and have fun in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. The program will run...

January 8, 2024

End of productivity drop no cause for complacency

Productivity Commission Australia’s labour productivity has halted its decline but mostly because people worked fewer hours in the 2023 September quarter, according to Productivity Commission...

January 7, 2024

Free vaccines in pharmacies

Pharmacy Guild of Australia The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says patients will no longer have to pay for vaccines at their local community pharmacy under...

January 7, 2024

Visa conditions exploit Pacific partners

The Australia Institute New analysis from the Australia Institute has highlighted the extent to which temporary workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste are supporting...