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December 21, 2023

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...

December 21, 2023

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...

December 20, 2023

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...

December 20, 2023

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...

December 20, 2023

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...

December 20, 2023

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...

December 19, 2023

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...

December 19, 2023

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...

December 19, 2023

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...

December 19, 2023

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...

December 18, 2023

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...

December 18, 2023

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...