The Moorabool News
Defying the odds
By Meg Kennedy
It’s almost unfathomable he can even take one step, but Terry Mitropoulos has defied odds to walk across two states for an...
Marsh bypass still on the table
By Meg Kennedy
Impacts on native wildlife, agriculture and the Avenue of Honour are main concerns for the proposed Bacchus Marsh Eastern Link Road.
Following community...
Issues not slept on
By Meg Kennedy
Students at St Brigid’s Primary School in Ballan experienced ‘sleeping rough’ earlier this month to raise awareness for homelessness.
Grades 3, 4, 5...
The last hurrah
By Meg Kennedy
After helping form the orchestra six-years ago, Barry Wilkins OAM has taken his final bow as Musical Director and secretary of the...
Recycling refund request
By Kate Taylor
Moorabool Shire Council is writing to the state government asking for a refund of the money it has had to pay to...
A diplomatic dinner
By Meg Kennedy
Although Ballan may not be a place first thought of when it comes to international relations, an Australian diplomat recently paid a...
Blade blasted
By Meg Kennedy
A bolt of lightning has caused a windfarm turbine blade to blast off at Lal Lal, following a thunderstorm last week.
The...
Helping country footy kick goals
By Meg Kennedy
The big boss of footy, AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan, has chosen Bacchus Marsh as the location to announce the AFL’s newest investment...
‘Hoo Roo’ Pat
By Meg Kennedy
Pat Toohey will be remembered for his community-driven attitude, advocacy, and significant contribution to Moorabool.
Long-term Moorabool Shire Councillor and former mayor, Cr...
An “irreplaceable” artist and teacher
By Meg Kennedy
The Moorabool art community is mourning the death of Ballan artist and Wombat Regional Arts Network (WRAN) member Sarah Peckham.
Ms Peckham passed...
