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February 9, 2021
Back on track
By Lachlan Ellis The ribbon has been cut to finally mark the opening of the Bacchus Marsh and Ballan train station upgrades; it also marked...
February 9, 2021
Asbestos in soil one of many reasons for delay
By Lachlan Ellis Roadworks on Bacchus Marsh’s Werribee Vale Road have been delayed for the fourth time in 12 months. The road has been close since...
February 9, 2021
Flag raises issues
By Helen Tatchell It’s been flagged at a Council meeting and now a report will be prepared. Cr Tonia Dudzik put up a motion last Wednesday...
February 8, 2021
Mane event at Yaloak
By Lachlan Ellis The Ballarat Cup is on this Sunday (Feb 14), just out of Ballan, and it promises six hours packed full of galloping...
February 6, 2021
Make a date with your library
Moorabool Libraries is encouraging locals to make a date with their library this year, and what better day, than Valentine’s Day Eve. As part of...
February 5, 2021
Dunn and dusted as Bondi Lockdown takes Group 1
By Michael Howard Dreams came true for owner/trainer/driver Aaron Dunn who snapped up a second Group 1 success when Bondi Lockdown rattled home to win...
February 5, 2021
Australia Day in Moorabool
By Helen Tatchell The event was live streamed to Council’s social media page and only limited persons could attend the Moorabool Australia Day awards and...
February 5, 2021
A bit more choke needed to kick start motorsport plans
By Lachlan Ellis The site of the former Fiskville Training Facility could be redeveloped as a ‘Victorian Motorsports Hub’ if an alliance of motorsports enthusiasts...
February 4, 2021
Australia Day 2021 Citizenship Ceremony
Ten people have begun a new life as citizens of Australia. They took an Oath or Affirmation of their loyalty to Australia and its people,...
February 4, 2021
Go local first, and win a unique dinner experience
Council is celebrating where to eat out in Moorabool Shire with a competition like no other. Time is running out to enter Moorabool Shire Council’s...
February 3, 2021
Great man laid to rest
VALE – Steve Arandt A saddened community united at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall to farewell a much-loved community and family man. Former Locksmith Steve Arandt...
February 3, 2021
Health or high water
By Lachlan Ellis Operating theatres at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital have flooded twice in two-months, but works to get the facility fully operational...
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