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April 5, 2017

Lite to ignite kaleidoscope of fun

By Jessica Howard  Ballan will be seen in a different light this month as fluorescent art and decorations transform the facades of over...

April 4, 2017

Minister blows wind, not smoke

By Kate Taylor It came with the headline ‘new jobs breeze into the Ballarat region with wind farm approval’ – but the media release...

April 4, 2017

Grassroots sport declines

By Jessica Howard Country football and netball clubs may face the final siren as they struggle with a lack of players and shrinking...

April 4, 2017

Caught in the act

By Jessica Howard

It’s been two decades since the Bacchus Marsh Players performed at the local public hall, but they’re ready...

March 28, 2017

A woman making it happen

By Jessica Howard It’s only fitting that Noelle Dickson is the face of an innovative health campaign titled ‘Women Making It Happen’. The Bacchus...

March 24, 2017

Ballan Autumn Festival – Parade Results

Mayor’s Award: Most outstanding float by a community group
Ballan Lioness Club
Most Popular Sporting Group
Kyokushin Karate
Most Outstanding Commercial Entry
Mill Rose Café
Most Outstanding Individual Entry
Colin Holmes
Most Outstanding School Entry
Ballan...

March 24, 2017

Be a part of the trend

By Jessica Howard  Bacchus Marsh Cobras are encouraging more women to join the female football revolution. Bacchus Marsh Football Netball Club women’s coordinator, Rod...

March 21, 2017

Powered by water

By Kate Taylor A mini hydro station at Lal Lal Reservoir is now up and running. In the absence of the state water minister, Member for...

March 14, 2017

Get screwed

By Jessica Howard As number plate theft in the region continues to rise, local police are urging the community to lock down their...

March 7, 2017

Blackwood goes septic

By Kate Taylor 

February 28, 2017

The best friends

Next time you sit under a shady tree or enjoy a nice scenic walk along a river track, take a moment to think who...

February 21, 2017

Success in the saddle

By Kate Taylor Jockey Kassie Furness has finished her Racing Victoria apprenticeship – and is already in fine form. Furness rode a double at...