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July 2, 2025

Drought taskforce aims to guide future relief

PREMIER Jacinta Allan visited Ballarat last Friday for the third meeting of the State Government's drought response taskforce. Ms Allan is the chair of the...

July 2, 2025

Panel to review State’s owners corp rules

THE State Government has announced an independent panel will review the Owners Corporation Act to ensure it is fair and efficient. One in four Victorians...

July 1, 2025

Red bandage sparks conversations around blood donation

BLOOD and plasma donors have become easier to recognise with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood permanently replacing its white arm bandages with branded red bandages. The...

July 1, 2025

Protect your water meter from frost

CENTRAL Highlands Water staff are urging the community to protect water meters from frost this winter. Frosts can freeze or burst water meters, and to...

June 29, 2025

Planting day to create wildlife habitat

THE community is invited to help plant more than 4000 native plants along Korjamnunnip Creek as part of Grow West's annual planting day. Scheduled for...

June 28, 2025

What’s on in winter school holidays

GET creative these winter school holidays with a range of activities at Ballan and Lerderderg libraries. Children can create felt plushies, animal track stamps, Australian...

June 24, 2025

Small steps to protect waterways

CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority staff are encouraging residents to protect local waterways like the Yarrowee, Leigh, Moorabool and Barwon rivers by undertaking six actions. Community...

June 21, 2025

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...

June 20, 2025

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...

June 19, 2025

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...

June 17, 2025

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...

June 15, 2025