Young athletes gather at open day
LITTLE athletes from around the region joined Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre in enjoying fun and fitness on Saturday. The cross country open day was...
Local writers recognised
SOME of the region's best storytellers have been celebrated at this year's Moorabool Writers' Awards. More than 150 community members celebrated the Peter Carey Short...
Ceremonies welcome new citizens
MOORABOOL Shire welcomed thirty-two adults and seven children as citizens of Australia at two ceremonies held on Tuesday. The events were hosted by mayor Cr...
Be aware of above average bushfire risk this winter
EMERGENCY Management Victoria is warning there will be an above average bushfire risk for large parts of Victoria this winter. The Australian seasonal bushfire outlook...
Art awards highlight young talent
THE Moorabool Shire Youth Art Awards are returning for another year to allow artists aged 11 to 25 to showcase their creativity. The event will...
Talk to explore the journey from paddock to plate
KATE Sharkey from Boundary Fence Tours will be sharing a behind the scenes look at a working farm at next month's BaccChat. Held on Saturday...
CFA brigades call out for people power
COUNTRY Fire Authority brigades in Gordon, Millbrook, Mount Egerton and Wallace are asking residents to consider joining the volunteer organisation. The brigades are looking to...
L2P Program reaches million-hour milestone
THE State Government’s L2P Program has reached one million hours of helping young people learn to drive. The program, which has operated since 2009, matches...
Emergency responder honoured
BACCHUS Marsh’s Wayne Barnes has been awarded an Emergency Services Medal in the King's Birthday Honours for his distinguished service with the Victoria State...
Tourism conference to foster collaboration
TOURISM, hospitality and accommodation industry leaders, operators and changemakers will come together later this month at a conference facilitated by Tourism Midwest Victoria and...
Unicorn magic returns to castle
KRYAL Castle's Unicorn Festival returns this King's Birthday long weekend with fantasy themed entertainment and magical creatures roaming the grounds. Attendees can meet a unicorn...
Funding assists school with future planning
BACCHUS Marsh College will share $10 million of funding with 20 schools around the state to plan for future capital upgrades and expansions. The announcement...