Ballan Cricket Club
RESULTS – W/e 5 March Under 13 Ballan 5/118 def Golden Point 3/105 Batting - Eamon Grigg 30 Retired n.o, Clover McIlwaine 30, Sarah Burton 14,...
Student receives TAFE award
By Lachlan Ellis A local Dunnstown student has been rewarded for his hard work during his studies, being named Federation TAFE’s Apprentice of the Year Twenty-two-year-old...
52-year record broken
By Lachlan Ellis A Girls 100m record has recently been broken at the Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre (BMLAC), and it’s been 52 years in...
Rebels with a cause
By Lachlan Ellis Crosstown BFLW rivals will become teammates in this year’s Coates Talent League (formerly NAB League), with seven making the Greater Western Rebels’...
Firewood collection season opens
The autumn firewood collection season for 2023 opened on 1 March and closes on 30 June. During the season, firewood can be collected...
Gastro outbreaks in kinders
There have been 103 outbreaks of viral gastroenteritis in childcare centres from 1 January up to 21 February 2023, compared with 69 which is...
Farmers left in the dark on powerline plan
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has demanded the Victorian Government urgently clarify the rights of farmers set to be impacted by the huge expansion...
Underground Lovers
A new book being released this week by ecologist Alison Pouliot takes readers through the mysterious world of one of the most unknown kingdoms...
Breast cancer research front of mind
At Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI), research into breast cancer is particularly top-of-mind this week, given the State Memorial Service for Dame Olivia...
Polystyrene ban cuts marine litter
There are positive signs voluntary bans on polystyrene in consumer packaging and food products are working, with the amount counted and collected in the...
Ballan Brumbies Basketball
W/e Saturday 25 February With the chance to jump back into the top four, Ballan Brumbies Under 14 D Boys faced a tough task against...
Update to tussock brochure
A new guide to dealing with one of Victoria’s most noxious weeds has been released, providing more updated and localised information. The Victorian Serrated Tussock...