Top tourist attractions recognised
MOORABOOL'S own Kryal Castle shone brightly at the Victorian Tourism Awards alongside other businesses from the Ballarat region. The attraction won second prize in the...
Create unique Christmas gifts
MOORABOOL Shire Council is inviting the community to create Christmas gifts at local libraries this month. Sessions held at Ballan Library on Saturday 7 December...
Pilot program powers up
A STATE Government pilot program will allow Ballan residents to switch to energy efficient electric heat pump hot water systems through a State Electricity...
Christmas joy at the library
EXPERIENCE festive magic at the Bacchus Marsh Village Green with a special Christmas story time next month. The event, to be held Thursday 19 December...
CFA warns about heightened harvester fire risk
THE CFA is warning farmers that dry conditions could increase the risk of harvest fires. Farmers are being urged to take steps to reduce the...
Awards to honour young leaders
IT is nearly time to celebrate Moorabool's young people at the annual youth awards. The awards celebrate the talents, achievements, and dedication of young individuals...
Little athletes win gold at relay carnival
MEMBERS of Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre have returned from the region relay carnival held in Werribee last Saturday. The centre had 65 athletes involved...
Powercor offers tree tips
POWERCOR staff are reminding Victorians to select the right type of tree and location for planting to protect the electricity network. Plants which grow too...
Exhibition uncovers hidden creations
AS part of Moorabool Shire's Hide and Seek Festival, Bacchus Marsh Arts Community, or BMAC, displayed a collection of original works at Bacchus Marsh...
One year of CDS
THIS month marks one year since the beginning of the Container Deposit Scheme with more than one billion containers returned by Victorians in the...
Drop off green waste for free
THIS month residents of Moorabool Shire can drop off green waste to the region's transfer stations for free. Transfer stations are located at Ballan, Maddingley...
Campaign to keep roadworkers safe
A NEW State Government awareness campaign is encouraging drivers to slow down and show respect when they see roadworkers. Research from the Traffic Management Association...