AusNet starts compensation talks
By Lachlan Ellis Electricity distributor AusNet has announced a new step in negotiating with landowners on its controversial Western Renewables Link (WRL), releasing a new...
2023 BFNL CLUB PREVIEWS – PART 2
By Todd Whelan CLUB: Ballarat COACH: Chris Maple (new) ON THE RECORD: (Todd): Well Chris, firstly welcome to the BFNL coaching ranks. What were your first impressions of...
BAF a knockout event
By Lachlan Ellis The Ballan Autumn Festival (BAF) returned to its regular autumn slot on Sunday 19 March, with its first true ‘autumn’ event in...
A coin for a cause
By Lachlan Ellis A new fundraising initiative is calling on the community and local businesses to help keep the less fortunate warm as the colder...
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
The 2022/23 BMLAC track & field season came to a conclusion last Saturday with the Centre Championship Day held at Masons Lane Reserve. Athletes competed...
Appeal for good samaritans
By Lachlan Ellis The sound of rattling tins will fill the air again soon for the Good Friday Appeal, and local groups are calling for...
VicHealth welcomes Government’s strong stance on e-cigarettes
VicHealth strongly supports and welcomes the Australian Government’s push for stronger regulations to protect young people from the dangers of e-cigarettes. As a nation, we...
Half-price mattress drop off
Did you know you can drop off mattresses for half price in Moorabool Shire this month? Residents can drop off mattresses at the Shire’s Transfer...
Degoldi becomes king of the mount
By Dean Thompson Redline Raceway and greater Ballarat motorsport fans braved the big weekend heat, and the latter incoming cold, for a great night of...
Over 60? Free digital info sessions
One-on-one or small group sessions are being offered to people over 60, with Moorabool Council organising the free personalised digital literacy sessions. A range of...
Women’s History Month
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Inc. March – we celebrate Women’s History Month. Mary Rennie Low. Mary Rennie Way was born 4 October 1828. She was...
Planned burns to reduce fire risk
It is autumn, and that means plumes of smoke may be visible as favourable weather and forest conditions, will allow Forest Fire Management Victoria...