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May 26, 2026

Imagine a world without cancer

AFTER supporting her mother through her second cancer diagnosis, Moorabool resident Dyna Buntine began exploring her own risk of the disease. The journey, Conquering Cancer,...

May 13, 2026

Shield appeal supports those doing it tough

WITH many residents struggling financially due to cost of living pressures, the Salvation Army within the Goldfields region is asking locals to dig deep...

May 11, 2026

Sport the star of kids’ book series

CREATING bedtime stories for his children has led to the creation of Bacchus Marsh father Jasper Milligan's book series. The Future Sports Stars series spans...

April 18, 2026

Grants aim to back lasting legacies

WESTERN Renewables Link (WRL) proponent AusNet is offering grants of up to $300,000 for community groups, sporting clubs and volunteer organisations to help pay...

April 15, 2026

Drought hardship loan applications open

FARMERS affected by long-term drought are being encouraged to apply for Regional Investment Corporation Drought Hardship Loans. Federal Minister for Agriculture, Julie Collins, made the...

April 6, 2026

GWW cash to flow to grassroots projects

ORGANISATIONS can apply for grants of up to $5000 to deliver one-off events, activities or projects that promote equity and inclusion as part of...

March 25, 2026

Greater support to care for nature

GRANTS of up to $20,000 for projects and $500 for support are now available for Victorian Landcare and environment volunteer groups. THE Department of Energy,...

March 24, 2026

Help available to ease financial stress

A NEW virtual tool is set to make it easier for people across the region to access information, ask questions and connect with Cafs'...

February 25, 2026

EOIs sought for sustainable water strategy

COMMUNITY input is being sought for the development of a new Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy. Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) is developing the strategy...

February 20, 2026

Get into golf with free coaching sessions

BALLAN Golf Club is hosting free Get Into Golf coaching sessions over four weeks, beginning on Sunday 22 February. New players of all ages are...

December 12, 2025

Puppets and live music at community carols

PENTLAND Hills Anglican Church and Christ Church Anglican Myrniong will host Community Carols on Sunday 21 December at Myrniong Hall. Spreading festive cheer, the event...

December 10, 2025

Changing lives through animal-assisted programs

THE Bacchus Marsh Petstock store's staff are inviting community members to join them in raising funds for The Petstock Foundation Christmas Project. The project aims...