‘Proud’ Scotland leaves Devils
By Todd Whelan Darley Premiership Coach Heath Scotland has parted ways with the club after three years at the helm to further his career in...
BREAKING: Maddingley Brown Coal withdraws application
Moorabool Shire Council has announced in a media statement on Tuesday, 10 September that Maddingley Brown Coal has withdrawn its application to use and...
Prevent cruelty to animals, have your say
The State Government is inviting Victorians to provide feedback on proposed new regulations to prevent cruelty to animals in Victoria. Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes...
Soldier thistle given marching orders
Soldier thistle, a regionally prohibited weed, will be the focus of Agriculture Victoria biosecurity staff over the coming months. With infestations of the weed...
First the Avenue, now the RSL
By Meg Kennedy The Avenue of Honour recently celebrated its centenary, and now the Bacchus Marsh RSL Sub-branch will celebrate its own 100-year anniversary. The centenary...
Paperwork tasks made easier
By Meg Kennedy Filling out forms and navigating websites are tasks many of us take for granted, but a service in Moorabool will assist those...
Trio of champs
By Helen Tatchell Yellow and black was a dominant presence, as were the Antarctic weather conditions at Mars Stadium, at the Central Highlands Football and...
Gauging the rainfall for the last 100-years
By Meg Kennedy A family that has recorded rainfall for more than a century has been officially acknowledged by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). John...
Not-so-joyous subdivision
By Meg Kennedy A proposed single-storey dwelling at the rear of an existing house in Simpson Street, Ballan saw an emotional objection from neighbours at...
New serrated tussock website a click away
Resources to help you manage serrated tussock are now just a click away thanks to a major upgrade of the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working...
Footy boss goes to the dogs
By Todd Whelan AFL Goldfields Regional General Manager Rod Ward is leaving his position, after 17-years at the helm. Ward, 50, sat down with the Moorabool...
Going green, in more ways than one
By Meg Kennedy After its greens were almost destroyed by salty bore water and drought, Ballan Bowling Club has been given the opportunity for year-round...