Aquatic centre still holding water
By Helen Tatchell With many in house isolation due to COVID-19 restrictions there is plenty of time to not just cook, clean, catch up on...
Tin to shake, virtually
By Helen Tatchell If you haven’t spent all your money on toilet paper, and you can spare at least a gold coin, consider donating to...
Cricket’s big night sneaks in
Ballan Cricket Club An awards evening has snuck in before the State went in to ‘non-essential’ COVID-19 overdrive. The Ballarat Cricket Association held their awards night...
Fire Danger Period ending
Autumn is a time for planned burns in the parks and forests however, it is soon to be legal to plan your private property...
Bough kills man
A falling tree limb has killed a man aged in his 60s. Around 12.15pm on Sunday 29 March, the man was hit by a falling...
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
The 2019/20 track and field season came to an abrupt end during the week when Little Athletic Victoria advised all Centres to cease all...
Don’t clog the bog
Paper towels, wipes and tissues can’t be flushed like toilet paper, they will ‘clog your bog’. Western Water is reminding their customers that toilet paper...
Dogs are great therapy
Millie at the opening of the BM ambulance station.
Photo - HELEN TATCHELL
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All-rounders top of their game
By Caitlin Bewley (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) Bacchus Marsh born and bred cricketers have clean-bowled the Central Highlands Cricket Awards. Cousins Sam (13) and Daniel (17) Lalor...
…and stay home
By Helen Tatchell There has been plenty of creative ideas happening indoors, cooking, baking, drawing and dancing, whilst the COVID-19 self-isolation hits home to many. However,...
Triple treat for Gath
By Tim O’Connor It was the Kate Gath show on Saturday night as the state’s top reinswoman scored three memorable group race triumphs at Tabcorp...
Pollies show ‘no toxic soil’ support
By Kate Taylor An initial vote against dumping toxic soil in Bacchus Marsh has been held by Victorian Members of Parliament. The Upper House passed a...