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November 20, 2024

Training program to boost industries

NEW training courses are set to be delivered by the State Government to help upskill and grow employee bases across various industries. Called the Skills...

November 19, 2024

State delivers energy-efficient discounts

HOUSEHOLDS across Victoria are being encouraged to make the jump from gas to electrical appliances with the use of a State Government program aimed...

November 17, 2024

Calls connect to poetry

OVER the course of the Hide and Seek Festival, you may have noticed a distinctive rotary phone cropping up in locations around the shire. For...

November 10, 2024

Playful shop to entertain children

LIKE a jack-in-the-box, a new business has popped up in Ballan aimed at bringing joy to families and kids. A self-proclaimed toy lover, Montanah's Playroom...

November 9, 2024

Sign to be refined at cemetery

NEW signage is on the way for the Old Ballan Cemetery thanks to a collaboration with the Ballan Shire Historical Society and funding through...

November 8, 2024

How to deal with plant pest

AN UPCOMING seminar on best practices to combat gorse growth will soon be held at Meredith Memorial Hall. Organised through the Moorabool Catchment Landcare Group...

November 8, 2024

Field debut for horse sports finals

THOUGH the Melbourne Cup has come and gone, those still looking to get their horse sporting fix can look forward to a week's worth...

November 8, 2024

A safer place to sell stuff online

THE Ballarat police station is now serving as a safe space to exchange goods listed on online marketplaces. The site is one of 35 stations...

November 8, 2024

Club aims to grow gridiron intrigue

THOUGH cricket, footy, and netball clubs are a common sight for any rural locale, you might not know an American rules football team is...

November 7, 2024

Collection to preserve town’s past

A PHOTO book capturing the history of Morrisons will soon be available following a launch event this month. Titled Morrisons: Thru the Lens, the more-than...

November 7, 2024

Students support those in need

MORE than a dozen senior students from Bacchus Marsh's Indie School could be seen getting into the spirit of the giving season early with...

November 3, 2024

Berry and cherry fest set to impress

BACCHUS Marsh's Main Road will come alive with sweet entertainment and fresh festivity when the town's annual Strawberry and Cherry Festival returns from 14...