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August 5, 2019

Winter is the weather for soup

‘Souper’ Tuesday has become an annual winter tradition in Ballan. For the fourth year in a row, Opportunity on Inglis is providing free soup...

August 5, 2019

Picked project progressing

By Meg Kennedy A shed is not often considered the most exciting of buildings, but one currently under construction may have life-saving outcomes. Representatives from community...

August 5, 2019

100-birthday wishes

By Meg Kennedy It could be hard to believe that just three years ago the future of Ballan RSL was uncertain. But the local Returned Services...

August 5, 2019

Caring for our aged

In the past, media reports nationally paint a disturbing picture about Aged Care workers, but it is a lot brighter closer to home. Aged Care...

August 5, 2019

Jumping hurdles in career

By Meg Kennedy A young rider’s next venture is set to appear on television screens. The 2019 ‘Jumping Young Rider of the Year’ award recipient and...

August 5, 2019

Tammy takes opportunity

By Meg Kennedy A local volunteer has celebrated her decades-long commitment to helping the Bacchus Marsh community. Tammy Gillespie, a fifth-generation Bacchus Mash resident, recently celebrated...

July 31, 2019

Like yourself – it’s all about you

By Meg Kennedy In an age of social media, the issue of body image has become even more topical among young people. The Butterfly Foundation reported...

July 29, 2019

Top notch new technology

A new $8 million STEM centre is set to prepare Bacchus Marsh College students for the technology age. Minister for Education James Merlino and Member...

July 29, 2019

Improving river health

By Meg Kennedy Thousands of native plants are set to be planted across East Moorabool river, making part of a project to improve the native...

July 29, 2019

Sick of dumped rubbish? Have your say

Community members are invited to participate in a survey to share their views, concerns and priorities about litter and illegal dumping across the region. Grampians...

July 29, 2019

Honours in Darley’s centenary year of football

By Todd Whelan The Darley Football Club has celebrated their 100th year in style culminating a formal Gala Event (July 13) at Crown Casino and...

July 29, 2019

Click and capture

By Meg Kennedy Looking through a camera lens has been a different art experience for some students in the classroom. Grade 5/6 students at Bacchus Marsh...