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September 23, 2019

A diplomatic dinner

By Meg Kennedy Although Ballan may not be a place first thought of when it comes to international relations, an Australian diplomat recently paid a...

September 23, 2019

Blade blasted

By Meg Kennedy A bolt of lightning has caused a windfarm turbine blade to blast off at Lal Lal, following a thunderstorm last week. The...

September 23, 2019

Helping country footy kick goals

By Meg Kennedy The big boss of footy, AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan, has chosen Bacchus Marsh as the location to announce the AFL’s newest investment...

September 23, 2019

‘Hoo Roo’ Pat

By Meg Kennedy Pat Toohey will be remembered for his community-driven attitude, advocacy, and significant contribution to Moorabool. Long-term Moorabool Shire Councillor and former mayor, Cr...

September 23, 2019

An “irreplaceable” artist and teacher

By Meg Kennedy The Moorabool art community is mourning the death of Ballan artist and Wombat Regional Arts Network (WRAN) member Sarah Peckham. [caption id="attachment_3539" align="alignright"...

September 16, 2019

Permit withdrawn

By Meg Kennedy After 12-months’ worth of heated debate, Maddingley Brown Coal (MBC) has officially backed out of a controversial application to store household waste...

September 16, 2019

Learning the ropes early

By Meg Kennedy Two community groups in Ballan have joined forces to create cooking magic. Ballan and District CWA and 1st Ballan Scouts Group Joeys came...

September 16, 2019

Petition lodged for crossing

By Kate Taylor The residents of Providence Village have banded together to officially request a pedestrian crossing on Griffith St, Bacchus Marsh. A petition of more...

September 16, 2019

Combatting road trauma

By Meg Kennedy Speeding was the highest road offence committed in Moorabool, following a state-wide Victoria Police operation to reduce road trauma. Operation Argus, which ran...

September 16, 2019

Investment opportunities abroad

By Kate Taylor In a move rarely seen, Moorabool Shire Council’s CEO will put his hand in his own pocket to fund an overseas business...

September 16, 2019

Native birds swoop into spring

Magpies warbling is one of the most familiar and endearing sounds of Australian wildlife, yet the whirring and whooshing sounds of a swooping magpie...

September 16, 2019