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Mural, mural on the wall …
By Meg Kennedy
The Myrniong Mechanics Institute now features an escape to the African wilderness.
A new mural by local artist Denise Hastings has recently been...
EXCLUSIVE – 3500+ people to go cold as Ballan to shiver with no power
By Carol Saffer
“We understand
outages are
inconvenient
and we thank
customers for
their understanding..”
- Powercor
Put the bed-socks on and stay in bed with an extra blanket as Powercor plans...
Lost a snake?
Most people have a cat or dog go missing, but recently an unusual reptile, for the area, was found.
Carpet pythons are generally found in...
Approval to revive heritage building
By Kate Taylor
Lal Lal’s historic railway station will be restored to its former glory with the help of a grant possibly worth close to...
Skate park needs new home
By Kate Taylor
The Ballan Recreation Reserve Masterplan has officially been adopted – but not without first making sure that there will be a skate...
Fizzling out fantastic plastic
By Carol Saffer
Australia disposes of four billion plastic bags, or more than 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste, each year according to Clean Up Australia.
Only...
Firewood season draws to close
It may be a rush to pick up your wood in the next few days, as Forest Fire Management Victoria has announced the Autumn...
CEO gives notice
By Kate Taylor
After eight years at the helm, Moorabool Shire Council CEO Rob Croxford has announced that he will retire before the end of...
Pollie gives a crap
By Carol Saffer
What sort of present do you take to a 150th birthday celebration?
State Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas took $500,000 to the residents...
Art in the dark
By Carol Saffer
Ballan businesses and shops on Inglis Street will turn their windows into showcases of light and colour from dusk to dark during...
