A golden weekend for Estlick
WENDOUREE Athletics Club's Mackenzie Estlick has taken home three gold medals at the Victorian Track and Field Championships held at Lakeside Stadium on 15...
Grants open for community groups
THE next round of Moorabool Shire Council's community grants program will open on Saturday 1 March, providing community groups with an opportunity to pursue...
Celebrating 150 years of women’s education
IT is nearly 150 years since Loreto Abbey Mary's Mount, now known as Loreto College Ballarat, opened as a boarding school near Lake Wendouree. Mother...
Moorabool libraries prepare to mark Harmony Week
MOORABOOL Shire Council will recognise Harmony Week with storytime and craft activities at local libraries. Harmony Week is on from Monday 17 to Sunday 23...
A community celebration under golden leaves
THE Ballan Autumn Festival is back to celebrate culture, creativity and community. One of the oldest regional country fairs in Moorabool Shire, the 2025 festival...
Brigades encouraged to apply for state champs
THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) is encouraging members to compete in this year's State Firefighter Championships. The competition will be held in Mooroopna across two...
Nominate an outstanding woman
VICTORIANS are being asked to nominate outstanding women to become part of the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Women from diverse backgrounds and age groups...
Shire helping the community spot scams
MOORABOOL Shire Council residents are invited to attend a session at Lerderderg Library about spotting scams. The information session, on Tuesday 4 March at 9.30am,...
A big weekend of Ballan cricket
LAST weekend saw Ballan Cricket Club achieve two wins, two losses and one tie. The Ballan 1st XI defeated Coronet after winning the toss and...
Aths club returns from state championships
FOUR Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre members have returned from the State Combined Event Championships held in Bendigo. Nyah Halfhide achieved the highest result, coming...
Bonus to help families head back to school
AS the new school year begins, the State Government is reminding families to use the school saving bonus to pay for uniforms, textbooks or...
Keeping furry friends safe this summer
THE CFA and RSPCA are calling on Victorians to include pets in their bushfire survival plan following significant fires this summer. The community is advised...