Classic cars to roll into region
AN influx of vintage and classic vehicles will sweep through the region next month as part of a major gathering between car club representatives...
Feds to back rec reserve growth in Bacchus Marsh
ONE of Bacchus Marsh's key recreational sites is set to be expanded with the backing of Federal Government funds. The Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve...
Centre to host summer sports
FOR those looking to keep active and entertained at the same time over the school holidays, Moorabool Shire Council and Belgravia Leisure are offering...
New bill to crack down on illegal tobacco
TOUGHER penalties are on the way for those engaging in illicit tobacco trading with a new bill passed by the State Government. Called the Tobacco...
Ballan Cricket Club in action!
BALLAN Cricket Club's game of the week was the under-fifteens' round six match against Golden Point. Ballan (129) defeated Golden Point (87) with batters, Clover...
Life members thanked for service
LAST Thursday proved to be a special occasion for two key members of one of the region's Country Women's Association groups. The Bacchus Marsh branch...
Final display for creative space
THE clock is ticking for everyone to come and check out the Ballan Arts Space's final offerings at its current location. Run by the Wombat...
100 years of church hall
UPWARDS of 50 people packed into St Andrew's Uniting Church's Fellowship Hall late last month to acknowledge a major milestone for the building.
Now...
Christmas fest turns 10
ORGANISERS behind an annual event celebrating the holiday season will be acknowledging its 10th year when the initiative returns this weekend. The Bacchus Marsh Christmas...
Trentham group gets energy grant
A LOCAL community climate resilience and adaptation project is receiving a boost thanks to a grant between ANZ and the Foundation for Rural and...
Students flex public speaking skills
YOUNG orators took centre stage this week at St Patrick's College Ballarat's performing arts centre as part of the national final of the Legacy...
Advent initiative to give to those in need
WITH the Christmas season fast approaching, everyone is being encouraged to get into the spirit of giving as part of the Bacchus Marsh Reverse...