Drop in Victorian asthma deaths
DATA from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that asthma deaths in Victoria have dropped by seven per cent over the last year. Victoria...
Big opportunities for little athletes
NYAH from Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Club has represented the Western Metro Region at the Little Athletics Victoria 60 years region challenge. The event brought...
Hidden arts festival appears
MUSICIANS, artists and wordsmiths will share their talents as part of Hide and Seek Festival across Moorabool Shire from today. The regional arts fest offers...
Chat and collaborate with local police
COMMUNITY members and local businesses in some of Ballarat's fringe areas are invited to attend a policing forum to talk with local officers about...
Basketball’s big names head to Ballarat
WOMEN'S National Basketball League team Bendigo Spirit will be heading to Ballarat next month to play an in-season game at Selkirk Stadium. The round four...
Improving outcomes for stroke patients
GRAMPIANS Health researchers are looking to improve the outcomes for patients who experience an in-hospital stroke. An in-hospital stroke occurs once a patient is already...
Grants support local history
APPLICATIONS are open for the State Governments local history grants program which supports community groups to preserve and showcase records. The program has been running...
Milestone celebration for town’s reserve
THE Clarendon community has gathered to celebrate 150 years of their recreation reserve. At an event held last Saturday, community members reminisced on their lives...
Spooky fun for all
AN evening of spooky activities, costumes and trick or treating will be on offer at Mount Egerton Recreation Reserve this Saturday. Committee member Kathryn Long...
Celebrating Aussie comics
STAFF at Lerderderg Library are inviting the community to drop by and celebrate Aussie Comic Book Day. The event, to be held Saturday 16 November...
Moorabool talent shines at show
RESIDENTS of Moorabool Shire were among the winners of this year's Royal Melbourne Show art, craft and cookery competitions. Embroiderer Lynette Dehnert was awarded first...
Preparing for the pollen season
PREDICTIONS for this year's grass pollen season are indicating there will be high pollen levels causing risks for people with asthma or hay fever. AirHealth,...