Dedicated life to kids and ponies
By Meg Kennedy ‘Living Legend’ is a term not often used lightly. For Bacchus Marsh resident Bob Closter, the status is fitting for his contribution...
Prevent a sewer overflow
It really is the last ‘spill’ anyone would want, but it can and does happen, so be prepared. Western Water is urging their customers to...
Growing the west with 4000 more trees
Green thumbs are invited to roll up their sleeves and help plant 4000 native plants at Ingliston, what is the 14th annual Grow West...
Sewer tunnel proposed under freeway
By Helen Tatchell It is not uncommon for a tunnel to take large volumes of traffic underneath a body of water, for example the English...
Ninja Max represents Marsh
By Meg Kennedy A young Bacchus Marsh landscaper will compete for this year’s title of Australia’s Ninja Warrior, with his episode set to air on...
Non complying application gets a splash of cash
By Helen Tatchell Three Moorabool councillors have voted successfully to redirect funds to a community event grant application that did not comply under council’s criteria. The...
BP proposal after Bunnings booted
By Helen Tatchell Two new service stations could become bookends at Maddingley and Bacchus Marsh with proposed planning permit applications submitted to Moorabool Shire Council. The...
Rally for the valley
By Meg Kennedy When you need the big red fire truck you call Triple-000 and more than likely a volunteer from the local CFA will...
Come on the journey with Jack
By Meg Kennedy Less than a year ago Jack Tyter was just like any other eight-year old little boy. After complaining of a headache, Jack...
State parks set to go National
By Meg Kennedy A proposed national park has caused a fiery rift in the community, following the recent public release of the Victorian Environmental Assessment...
Awards for locals
By Helen Tatchell Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the best business of them all? Yes, nominations are now open for the third bi-annual Business...
Edible black gold
By Meg Kennedy Wintertime may not be the season most look forward to, but for two local sisters it’s the most exciting time of year...