Platypus planting day open to all
COMMUNITY members are invited to join Moorabool Catchment Landcare Group members at their annual platypus planting day. The event, held along the banks of the...
School holiday fire safety reminder
BEFORE the school holidays come to an end, Victorian fire services are encouraging the community to practice their home fire escape plan. Everyone who lives...
Drought recovery workshop to build resilience
A FREE workshop will aim to help farmers build resilience and adapt to drought conditions later this month. The one-day session will be held at...
Eligibility change allows more blood donations
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood has confirmed changes to eligibility rules for blood and plasma donation which will allow more Australians to donate. Previous rules prevented...
Sculptures raise the profile of platypus colony
A PADDLE of cardboard platypus sculptures has arrived at Lerderderg Library to celebrate the local colony. The Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance was loaned the works...
Fish stocked for school holiday fun
AHEAD of this school holidays, about 35,000 trout have been released into Victorian lakes by the state government. The initiative aims to provide families with...
Community grant round opens soon
THE new round of Moorabool Shire Council Community Grants will open soon with drop-in sessions to help applicants prepare. Not-for-profit grassroots groups are encouraged to...
Darley Park ready for play
A NEW accessible play space has been unveiled at Darley Park with play equipment, landscaping, footpaths, picnic tables and a drinking fountain. The previous playground,...
School celebrates $10 million upgrades
MORE than $10 million worth of upgrades to Darley Primary School have been completed ahead of schedule. The facility was modernised with a new administration...
Alliance calls for collaboration with State Government
THE Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils, or GBAC, have met with Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos to advocate for collaboration between the two...
Partnerships keep Moorabool River flowing
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, or Corangamite CMA, is working with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation to maintain flow on the lower reaches...
Bacchus Marsh hosts cross country carnival
BACCHUS Marsh Little Athletics Centre members took part in the region's cross-country meet on Saturday. The Western Metro Region Cross Country Carnival was held at...