No Christmas joy for Lions
By Todd Whelan Despite another solid bowling performance on the road and stoic half century from former Captain Bradley Barnes, the Lions lost their final...
From content creator to prison officer
From generating social media clicks, to a place where mobile phones aren’t allowed – Blue Taylor made a surprising career change and has never...
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
The final Centre meet for 2023 was held on Friday evening with all athletes participating in 4 events for the program. PB Stars of...
Marsh Muay Thai win
By Lachlan Ellis A local Muay Thai student has won a state award, named the Fighter of the Year in his age group. Seventeen-year-old Jack Allen...
Early Years Hub opens
By Lachlan Ellis A new hub catering for the growing Maddingley community was officially opened this month, with families joining the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Mayor Cr Ally...
Ballan Cricket Club
Under 11s Ballan Wallabies 5/43 v Lucas 7/50 Ballan Bushwhackers 4/92 v East Ballarat 8/92 Under 15s Ballan 54 defeated by Ballarat-Redan Green 8-77 Batting – L Ward 13 Bowling...
Fog causes freeway chaos
By Lachlan Ellis Thick fog that blanketed much of the state led to several car accidents on the Western Freeway last week, with the road...
Exceptional expo a hit
By Lachlan Ellis An expo held by local emergency services personnel has gone off without a hitch, despite some rather dreary weather the day before. Deputy...
Lifesaving device installed
A local primary school has been able to install a new device that could save lives, thanks to a grant from a Moorabool bank...
Just a perfect ID23 night
By Michael Howard (HRV) If there was any doubt – and surely there wasn’t – that 2023 belonged to team Just Believe, the Larajay Farm...
Wrapping up 2023
By Lachlan Ellis ‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the Shire…quite a lot is happening actually, with two project unveilings, and many festive...
Let’s look out for wildlife
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) With storms and high winds impacting parts of the state, let’s look out for our wildlife. Wild winds...