Devils flick the switch
By Todd Whelan Darley piled on 15 unanswered goals in the second half to runaway 111-point winners over the Lakers last Saturday. Reigning Henderson Medallist Brett...
House on shortlist
By Lachlan Ellis A local not-for-profit community centre has been shortlisted for a state award, with seven other groups also listed in its category. The Darley...
Behold Blackwood’s behemoth
By Matt Romania Standing proud at Blackwood Recreation Reserve is a towering tree. The Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) at Blackwood is over a century old,...
Meet Hazelnut
By Matt Romania Therapy dogs are known for their incredible benefits, such as encouraging people living with a disability to be more active and social....
Green thumbs gather
Thousands of native seedlings have been sown near Ballan at a community planting day, as part of plans to rejuvenate and revegetate the landscape. Around...
Behind the pages
By Matt Romania In a recent community event - BacchChat at Lerderderg Library, the award-winning Australian author, Christian White, shared his insightful journey from an...
Collaborating on roads
By Lachlan Ellis Moorabool Shire Council has partnered with five other councils in a new program to reseal roads across western Victoria. Joining Hepburn, Golden Plains,...
Hall works commence
By Tina Seirlis Lal Lal Soldiers Memorial Hall is currently closed to user groups while works are undertaken to address plumbing, termite damage and other...
Bridle path to Paris
By Tina Seirlis Vouloir c’est pouvoir’ is often said to be the French equivalent of our English ‘where there is a will, there is a...
Harness Highlights
By Len Baker Yarra Valley trots were held on Monday July 17 and two of the most popular winners during the day were Hay There...
Veteran wellbeing room opens
By Matt Romania Taking a significant step in supporting the welfare of veterans, Bacchus Marsh RSL has established a purpose-built, accessible wellbeing room, funded by...
Regional chains to merge
Starting next month, two western Victorian hardware store chains will partner up, which the companies say will increase the range of products available. Fagg’s Mitre...