Walking to increase autism awareness
GROWING up, Bacchus Marsh resident Jennifer Mclean said she always felt like the odd one out. "I grew up being known as a shy kid...
Government school enrolments open
ENROLMENTS for next year's intake of students at Victorian State Government schools are open. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced applications will...
Poster competition highlights sustainability
LOCAL early learning, kindergarten and primary school students are invited to enter this year's National Water Week competition facilitated by Central Highlands Water. National Water...
Water theft increases within Central Highlands
FOLLOWING an increase in water theft, Central Highlands Water's managing director Jeff Haydon is reiterating the organisation's zero tolerance of stealing water. The stance is...
Aspiring actor raising awareness of cystic fibrosis
May is cystic fibrosis awareness month, and 10-year-old Bacchus Marsh resident Ben and his mother Virginie Jost are aiming to bring...
Events to recognise Reconciliation Week
MOORABOOL Shire Council is recognising National Reconciliation Week with two flag-raising ceremonies on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Wadawurrung Country. The events will be held on...
Moorabool scores big from Tiny Towns Fund
THREE projects within Moorabool Shire have received funding as part of the State Government's Tiny Towns Fund. Member for Eureka Michaela Settle announced Moorabool Shire...
Local AFL match relocated to Melbourne
THE Round 18 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows will no longer be played in Ballarat. The clash has been moved...
Australian-first program reaches baby milestone
MORE than 150 babies have been born as part of the State Government's Australian-first, free public fertility program. The program is a partnership with the...
Explore Wadawurrung history, culture
JOIN Wadawurrung woman Shannen Mennen at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections to explore Ballarat's heritage through possum skin cloaks. The event, which is...
Community barbecue celebrates volunteers
MOORABOOL Shire Council staff are celebrating Volunteer Week later this month and they are inviting the community to join them. National Volunteer Week runs from...
Community invited to acknowledge IDAHOBIT Day
MOORABOOL Shire Council staff are inviting the community to join them at the Ballan Council Office to acknowledge IDAHOBIT Day. IDAHOBIT is held annually on...