	{"id":36438,"date":"2025-10-24T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/themooraboolnews\/?p=36438"},"modified":"2025-10-22T20:10:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T09:10:16","slug":"shire-seeks-volunteers-for-hall-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/themooraboolnews\/news\/shire-seeks-volunteers-for-hall-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Shire seeks volunteers for hall committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MOORABOOL Shire Council is looking for community-minded people to join the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall advisory committee.<\/p>\n<p>The volunteer committee advises and supports the municipality on matters related to the hall to ensure decisions are made with input from the community.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Cr Paul Tatchell said the previous committee provided important guidance, local knowledge and grassroots connections that helped the hall become what it is today.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Their efforts have laid a strong foundation for the committee to continue supporting the hall&#8217;s future,&#8221; Cr Tatchell said.<\/p>\n<p>People who are passionate about contributing to the community and local events, and who have relevant skills and experience are invited to apply.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants are asked to write a brief statement outlining their experience and why they would like to be part of the committee.<\/p>\n<p>Expressions of interest close on Sunday 2 November and can be made my emailing <a href=\"mailto:committees@moorabool.vic.gov.au\">committees@moorabool.vic.gov.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MOORABOOL Shire Council is looking for community-minded people to join the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall advisory committee. 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