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A true local Marshian
By Jessica Howard
It was Kelvin Edwards’ dying wish to donate his autobiography to the Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society.
Close to one year on...
Can do two things at once
By Kate Taylor
Moorabool Shire Council’s Michelle Richards has won the 2017 Australian Local Government Women's Association's Bursary Award.
She’s been at council for five years,...
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...
Council admits rates overcharge
By Kate Taylor
It’s taken twenty-two years, but a man overcharged a total of $14,000 on his rates notice has finally been refunded by Moorabool...
V/Line commuters impacted by heat restrictions
By Jessica Howard
Passengers travelling on the Ballarat-Melbourne V/Line train will be impacted by heat speed restrictions until later this evening.
The restrictions will...
Flavours to whet appetite
By Kate Taylor
It sounds like this year’s Flavours of Moorabool festival is going to taste particularly good.
Last year’s event drew 1800 people and now,...
Born again bikes
By Kate Taylor
It’s a morning so cold that you can see the fog of your breath before you and still, the chink of a...
Call for WWI memories
By Jessica Howard
James Hogg Moore was just 16-years-old when he successfully enlisted to serve in the First World War. Albert Manly was aged 45.
The...
Do you rock?
By Jessica Howard
Aspiring rock gods are being called to audition for a role in the Performing Arts Headquarters’ annual stage show.
We Will Rock...
Life cycle explored
By Jessica Howard
Eggs are hatching throughout Moorabool Shire - not only on the farm, but also in the library!
A live hatching was held at...
