Exhibition of transmission line statement begins
PUBLIC exhibition of the Western Renewables Link environment effects statement has been confirmed by the Department of Transport and Planning. Exhibition of the document began...
Platypus alliance receives water grant
THE Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance has been awarded a $20,000 grant to restore and enhance local river systems to allow platypus to survive long...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...