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What is your safari story?

By Jessica Howard

 An escaped water buffalo running down the Western (Ballarat) Highway and a two-year-old mauled by...

Hero duo bro’s

By Jessica Howard Two young brothers have been hailed heroes after they alerted authorities to a fire at the Ballan Primary School gymnasium. Banjo...

Car park finally sells

By Kate Taylor A new childcare centre and medical centre are set to be built on formerly council-owned land in Bacchus Marsh. The site, at...

A true local Marshian

By Jessica Howard It was Kelvin Edwards’ dying wish to donate his autobiography to the Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society. Close to one...

Warriors march on Ballan

By Jessica Howard A marching band all the way from California has graced the main street of Ballan. The Mission San Jose High School...

Clashing for the cup

By Jessica Howard The rivalry between Darley and Bacchus Marsh has grown as the junior football and netball clubs fight to lay claim...

Out with the old

By Kate Taylor Quotes are being sought for the purchase and removal of buildings and other infrastructure at the old Lerderderg Children’s Centre...

Life cycle explored

By Jessica Howard Eggs are hatching throughout Moorabool Shire - not only on the farm, but also in the library! A live hatching was...

Interest in leisure centre

By Kate Taylor Two expressions of interest have so far been received in the process to lease gym facilities at the Bacchus Marsh...

Final touches to Avenue

By Jessica Howard The installation of 129 name plaques has begun at the Coimadai Avenue of Honour, marking the near end of the...

Gift that may grow

By Jessica Howard For little Emeliah Roberts, Easter means much more than chocolate eggs. The one-year-old suffers from severe scoliosis and skeletal dysplasia, resulting...

Award for early years facility

By Jessica Howard It’s been just three months since the Darley Early Years Hub opened its doors, but the local community centre has...