Memorial plaque returned to Honour
By Jessica Howard A long-lost plaque honouring a fallen World War II soldier from Coimadai has been found. Private Gordon Dawson first joined the 2/29th Infantry...
It costs to cross safely
By Kate Taylor School crossing supervisors will continue in Moorabool, but there may be a new road to funding. Currently, the supervisor program is paid...
DjHS chief executive resigns
By Jessica Howard Andrew Freeman, the chief executive of Djerriwarrh Health Services, will step down from his role later this month to take on a...
The dash for cash
By Kate Taylor Moorabool Shire Council is chasing federal government funding for the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve redevelopment. The Federal Government announced that more...
Summer event dried out
By Jessica Howard The world’s biggest water slide festival was coming to Myrniong, but has now been sold out - and not through ticket sales. On...
Deserving Devil
By Jessica Howard Graeme Stewart has topped off a stellar season for the Darley Devils. The head trainer and long serving volunteer was presented with...
Show girls 60-years on
By Jessica Howard It’s been 60 years since the inception of the first Miss Show Girl Competition, and Ballan sisters Anne and Judy have reminisced...
Fury over illegally lit fires
By Jessica Howard Members of the Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade’s Group are fuming over the number of illegally lit fires during the fire danger period. Deputy...
Let’s keep history alive
By Jessica Howard Local historians are seeking information on Honour Boards and memorials relating to those who served in the First World War. The information...
BUYER BEWARE – Public warning
Public warning notice – Solar Orb Pty Ltd Consumer Affairs Victoria is urging consumers to exercise caution when purchasing solar panels and other solar related...
V/Line commuters impacted by heat restrictions
By Jessica Howard Passengers travelling on the Ballarat-Melbourne V/Line train will be impacted by heat speed restrictions until later this evening. The restrictions will...
Property clean-ups continue
By Kate Taylor Twenty-five residents in Moorabool will be sent a bill for the work that contractors have been sent by council to do. The residents...