The spirit of giving
By Lachlan Ellis Christmas is just two weeks away, and local food relief groups are calling on the community to keep up the generous spirit,...
Zero tolerance for illegal burns
By Lachlan Ellis Moorabool Shire is officially in the Fire Danger Period (FDP), and emergency services are warning that there will be no excuses for...
Counting the future benefits for orchards
Agriculture Victoria Orchard researchers are continuing to find new applications for an Agtech device called a ‘Cartographer’ at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm. Cartographer — invented by...
You light it, you own it
Crime Stoppers Victoria is partnering with Victoria Police to remind people to consider the consequences of their actions, in a bid to prevent potential...
Lal Lal connects with Council
By Lachlan Ellis Residents in the west of the shire have met with Council, on their home turf of Lal Lal, voicing their concerns and...
Our Threatened Native Grasslands – Part III
Eyewitness to Port Phillip Grasslands Bob Reid presented eyewitness accounts of the grasslands in the early days of the European and sheep invasion of the...
Get active with sports hub
Calling all clubs, associations, schools, and community groups – Moorabool Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) for use of the sports grounds...
One door closes, another opens
By Tina Seirlis A local school’s recent end of an era celebration provided past and current students, young and old, the opportunity to get together...
Viewing outside earth
By Matt Romania Fortunately, the clouds cleared so those interested in stargazing could have the opportunity to view planets in the solar system at a...
Lifeline for St Brendan’s
By Tina Seirlis A local primary school site with a question mark hanging over its future has received a thankful and temporary reprieve from uncertainty....
Harness Highlights
By Len Baker Melbourne owner John Dorrington loves his harness racing and has raced numerous horses over the years, and on Monday 27 November at...
Solve crime with YOUR camera
By Matt Romania The rise of home surveillance cameras and smart devices represents a significant shift in how communities can approach security, crime investigation, and...