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Councillor declares interest as candidate in State election
By Kate Taylor
Watch out, the snake catcher is coming: that’s Jarrod Bingham’s message to state parliamentarians as he launches his bid for the seat...
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe … Which two councillors have come to blows?
By Kate Taylor
A monitor has been appointed to Moorabool Shire Council, and the ratepayer is footing the bill.
Unlike nearby councils plagued by...
Book History Week in
By Carol Saffer
As History Week approaches, Ballan Shire Historical Society is taking part by holding an open day at the Ballan Court House in...
Healthier choice on tap
By Helen Tatchell
Thirsty? You can now save money, and the environment, with a new free drinking water fountain in Ballan.
Conveniently placed in the town’s...
A VFL premiership player
By Meg Kennedy
Bacchus Marsh may still be celebrating local AFL Eagles player Liam Duggan’s premiership win, but another iconic footy player and former resident...
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,...
Moorabool mapped out
By Meg Kennedy
“Leave the freeway and explore Moorabool Shire for a unique day out”, is the call to action after the release of a...
Teenager dies after roll-over
By Meg Kennedy
Rather than celebrating the Australia Day long weekend, two families are in mourning after another fatal accident on the Western Freeway near...
Don’t strike a match
By Meg Kennedy
When the clock struck midnight on Monday, 12 November, the Moorabool Shire officially entered the 2018/19 Fire Danger Period (FDP).
Although this...
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...
