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October 4, 2019
One step at a time
By Meg Kennedy Korweinguboora resident Julie Matthews-Eva has never been a stranger to adventure – from snow-skiing, scuba diving, to flying a plane. The thing is,...
September 30, 2019
State Park Safety
The state parks and forests in Moorabool often attract large numbers of motorcyclists and four-wheel enthusiasts, but the areas have also seen a significant...
September 30, 2019
Centenary celebrations
By Meg Kennedy It was standing room only at the Bacchus Marsh RSL earlier this month, as more than 100 people gathered to celebrate the...
September 30, 2019
‘Inappropriate’ to phone a friend
By Kate Taylor The heavy machinery is ready, the operators are waiting… but there weren’t enough councillors to finish off the paperwork before a...
September 30, 2019
Raising the alarm for fire safety
By Meg Kennedy While most of us will be changing our alarm clocks as day light savings begins, two volunteer groups in Bacchus Marsh will...
September 30, 2019
School ‘fix-it’ blitz
By Kate Taylor Local schools will have much-needed additional funding for building maintenance under the state government’s new blitz. An additional $515 million will be spent...
September 30, 2019
The kids are alright
By Meg Kennedy Young people in Moorabool have been celebrated for taking initiative on topics most important to them. A graduation ceremony for successful members of...
September 30, 2019
Defying the odds
By Meg Kennedy It’s almost unfathomable he can even take one step, but Terry Mitropoulos has defied odds to walk across two states for an...
September 23, 2019
Marsh bypass still on the table
By Meg Kennedy Impacts on native wildlife, agriculture and the Avenue of Honour are main concerns for the proposed Bacchus Marsh Eastern Link Road. Following community...
September 23, 2019
Issues not slept on
By Meg Kennedy Students at St Brigid’s Primary School in Ballan experienced ‘sleeping rough’ earlier this month to raise awareness for homelessness. Grades 3, 4, 5...
September 23, 2019
The last hurrah
By Meg Kennedy After helping form the orchestra six-years ago, Barry Wilkins OAM has taken his final bow as Musical Director and secretary of the...
September 23, 2019
Recycling refund request
By Kate Taylor Moorabool Shire Council is writing to the state government asking for a refund of the money it has had to pay to...
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