Learn about the role of local gov
MEMBERS of the Municipal Association of Victoria will be in Ballarat next month providing a community and candidate information session for upcoming Local Government...
Grants level the playing field
THE Bacchus Marsh Netball Association is set to receive a boost from the 2023 to 2024 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program. The club...
International success for Ballan bowler
BALLAN Bowls Club's Anne Draffen recently represented Australia at the Trans Tasman International Test in Pukekohe, New Zealand. Draffen was the only Victorian player to...
Planting day to restore former landfill
COMMUNITY members are invited to get their hands dirty this Sunday at Grow West's annual community planting day. The event is set to be held...
Strategy to guide future of wine
VICTORIANS interested in shaping the future of the wine industry are invited to provide feedback on the development of the new Victorian Wine Strategy. The...
Plan to enhance visitor experience
THE Tourism Midwest Victoria board has endorsed a nine-year plan for the region to become a sustainable, world-class destination. The 2024-2033 Sustainable Destination Management Plan...
Providing hope for cancer patients
GRAMPIANS Health clinical trial coordinator, Maggie Zhang, is working to improve the survival rate of patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Diffuse large B...
Nominate your fave senior!
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, which honour people aged sixty and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Big brave shave at St Bernard’s
STUDENTS at St Bernard's Parish Primary School in Bacchus Marsh have shaved their heads and raised more than two thousand dollars in support of...
Planting for future generations
STUDENTS from Mount Clear Secondary College have been busy planting trees at Mount Egerton. The project, organised by Ballarat Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation, involved year...
Ice and fire to blast castle
AN icy spectacular will be coming to Kryal Castle later this month as part of Ballarat Winter Festival. Frozen kingdom will feature performances of Long...
Funding for sustainable land management
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is funding sustainability projects on the properties of small landowners through the Small Blocks Big Dreams initiative. The program, which...