Marsh Mender launches
Sustainability was in the air at the inaugural Marsh Mender Repair Café on Sunday 26 February. Visitors to the Darley Neighbourhood House were welcomed by...
Ballan Golf Club
Results - W/e Saturday 4 March Wednesday – Stableford Winner - David Leach (13) 42 points. R/up Frank Raffael (8) 37 points on c/b...
Choose your superheroes
By Lachlan Ellis Only five more sleeps until the Ballan Autumn Festival (BAF) is upon us, and time is running out to vote for your...
Greenwashers beware
ASIC has launched its first court action against alleged greenwashing conduct, commencing civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited...
Big boost for AgTech
The Victorian Government is backing the AgTech sector, with entrepreneurs and investors across the state set to benefit from $1.3 million in new grants...
Report finds journos fear defamation
A report released last fortnight has found that almost half of Australian journalists have refrained from publishing certain information, due to fears of a...
Clean up your act this long weekend
Labour Day long weekend travellers heading for Victoria’s great outdoors have been urged to stay safe and keep public land clean. The Conservation Regulator, Forest...
Third surge for power savings
By Lachlan Ellis The State Government has announced a third round of its Power Saving Bonus, providing a further $250 to all eligible households starting...
Connect with nature through app
A free information session running next month will provide local naturalists with tips on using the iNaturalist app, helping to grow knowledge of native...
THE 2023 BFNL SEASON DRAW
Local footy writer Todd Whelan analyses the fallout of this season’s proposed draw for 2023, ranking them in order from easiest to hardest… 1. Melton...
‘Build back better’ after floods
By Lachlan Ellis A body representing communities across rural Victoria has called for major Federal roads funding reforms, in the wake of recent devastating floods. Rural...
Blues at Bacchus Marsh
By Jane Gardner Gordon resident, Andrew Borg is a master guitarist. When you listen to him play, and sing, it’s clear Andrew knows his way...