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A ton of mums
By Jane Gardner
A popular Mother’s Day luncheon has been a major fundraiser for the Wallace & District Kindergarten for an impressive 36-years. Each year,...
Don’t judge a book by its cover
By Meg Kennedy
A debut author’s picture book has been published in England, but its beginnings stem back locally.
Ballan resident Heather Anthony’s debut book ‘Mouse...
Shovel ready project
By Meg Kennedy
A new shed and training facility for the Bacchus Marsh SES is now one step closer to becoming a reality, with the...
Blitz of different kind on freeway
Thousands of native seedlings have been planted across Moorabool to celebrate World Environment Day earlier this month, as part of a planting blitz by...
History going digital
By Meg Kennedy
A grant of almost $13,000 will allow the Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society to bring more editions of the old Bacchus...
Grapevines branch out
By Meg Kennedy
A Moorabool winery is set to make its debut in Japan, following a recent State Government grant to export to East Asia.
St...
Gateway alert signs
By Helen Tatchell
Have you seen these new signs? Can’t really miss them and they are eye-catching, but will they do what the government expects...
Book re-opens on history
By Helen Tatchell
“The importance of Historical Societies
in a community cannot be over emphasised.
They provide a link with the past
by recording history
...
Considering painting the town pink
By Meg Kennedy
The main street of Ballan may currently be covered in winter woollies, but a different splash of colour is possibly on the...
Only pee and poo down the loo
Although some wipes – such as make-up and baby wipes – may be labelled as ‘flushable’, Central Highlands Water has warned customers that there...
