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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...