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,...
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...
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...
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...
Satisfaction survey gets underway
A SIX-WEEK community satisfaction survey has begun in a move to help Moorabool Shire Council understand the experiences of the community. Some residents will receive...
Sprinter reaches new performance level in the ACT
BACCHUS Marsh sprinter Mackenzie Estlick has taken home a silver and bronze medal from the ACT Athletics Championships in Canberra. Estlick came second in the...
Grab a coffee with a councillor
MOORABOOL Shire Council residents will have the opportunity to have coffee with a councillor in Bacchus Marsh next Wednesday. The event, held at Village Bean...
Little athletes win gold
BACCHUS Marsh Little Athletics Centre members have returned from the Whittlesea City Open where the club won three gold, nine silver and one bronze...
New citizens celebrated
AUSTRALIA Day saw thirty-two new citizens welcomed to the Moorabool Shire community at a ceremony in Ballan. The ceremony, held at Ballan Mechanics' Institute, included...