Call to preserve town’s past
MEMBERS of the Meredith History Interest Group (MHIG) are calling for photos depicting the life, landmarks and people of Elaine. The collection will form the...
Rae welcomes fair school funding
MEMBER for Hawke, Sam Rae, has praised a recent agreement between State and Federal governments aimed at more fairly allocating funds between Victorian public...
Goodies gifted to primary school’s newbies
BRAND new learners at Darley Primary School received a special visitor earlier this week following the beginning of Term 1 late last month. Member for...
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...
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...
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...