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September 10, 2019

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Moorabool Shire Council has announced in a media statement on Tuesday, 10 September that Maddingley Brown Coal has withdrawn its application to use and...

September 9, 2019

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...

September 9, 2019

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...

September 9, 2019

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...

September 9, 2019

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...

September 9, 2019

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...

September 9, 2019

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...

September 3, 2019

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...

September 2, 2019

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...

September 2, 2019

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...

September 2, 2019

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...

September 2, 2019

No tolerance for disobeying laws

The Spring Firewood Collection Season for 2019 has begun across Victoria with a scheduled closure on 30 November. Forest Fire Management Victoria’s Deputy Chief Fire...