Young gun to lead team of women
By Caitlin Bewley A local football prodigy has been named the co-captain of a TAC Cup football side, after only four years playing at a...
Library welcomes back movies to the Marsh
By Caitlin Bewley Moorabool Libraries ran their movie sessions online while COVID-19 restrictions were in place, but for the first time since the pandemic hit,...
Foodbank to give Ballan a serving
By Lachlan Ellis Ballan residents in need of food relief will soon be able to access Foodbank, with a partnership in the works with local...
Connect with coffee
By Caitlin Bewley Before lockdown and social distancing restrictions kicked in, business owners across the Shire were able to meet monthly to share a cup...
Collect firewood with caution
Plan ahead for winter is the message for collectors from Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) as the autumn firewood season opens. To read the full...
Gas connection to ensure jobs and growth
By Caitlin Bewley After three years of research, a draft plan for a local employment hub is set to be released for community consultation in...
On safari with zookeepers
By Lachlan Ellis Zoos Victoria will take television audiences behind the scenes at three of the state’s most famous zoos, with a Ballan man to...
Roll up your sleeve, COVID jab on the way
By Lachlan Ellis Western Health and Ballarat Health have been named two of nine “COVID-19 vaccination hubs” in Victoria – but plans to vaccinate the...
Getting creative
By Caitlin Bewley Broadening the creative horizons for primary students has been welcomed at two rural schools in Moorabool, after they were chosen as part...
Never too old to learn
Bacchus Marsh U3A (University of the Third Age) is a volunteer run Community Service and is now welcoming enrolments for their 2021 program of...
A guide for fungi foragers
By Helen Tatchell A mushroom is as autumn as the changing colours of the leaves on the trees and, they are coming to a paddock...
Tearing up the track
By Lachlan Ellis A local BMX club has had its track severely damaged by users tearing up the track – and not in the good...