Giving hope through the Christmas season
THE Salvation Army is asking Goldfields residents to dig deep for their annual Christmas Appeal to help those who need support during the festive...
Reunion leads to possible club revival
FOLLOWING the Ballan Tennis Club reunion in October, organisers are hopeful the organisation will be revived following a recess due to a lack of...
Fire season begins
FIRE season has officially started with Fire Danger Periods (FDPs) declared in many parts of the state and more to be introduced following assessments...
Serving up a great reunion
MORE than sixty people attended the Ballan Tennis Club reunion last weekend. Memorabilia and trophies were on display for the event. A special highlight was a...
For all creatures great and small
CHRIST Church Myrniong will hold its annual Blessing of the Pets and Owners at Myrniong Park this weekend. Everyone and their pets are welcome to...
Reunion for former Ballan Tennis Club players
PAST players from the Ballan Tennis Club are invited to a reunion to be held at the club this Sunday 12 October. The club was...
Prepare now for potential weather-related disaster events
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is partnering with Australia Post to urge regional residents to prepare for potential disasters to minimise impact. The campaign follows research indicating...
Plan ahead and register burn-offs online
AS property owners prepare for the upcoming fire season, the CFA is urging landowners to register burn-offs online instead of by phone. Currently, less than...
Get to know neighbouring birdlife
THE Aussie Bird Count is back for its twelfth year, with registrations now open for the citizen science initiative running from Monday 20 to...
Delivering the best for aged care residents
A NEW study to evaluate the Grampians Residential In Reach (RIR) program was officially launched recently. The initiative was designed to improve specialist healthcare for...
A chance to be a part of Forage and Feast 2026
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for individuals or groups in hospitality or food production to host an event, tour, masterclass or tasting during...
Former Citizen of the Year honoured with a special invitation
BALLAN community leader Kevin Harper has been honoured with an invitation to visit Government House, New South Wales for a special event celebrating the...
