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...
Lo trial begins
By Meg Kennedy
Accused murderer Yu Tung ‘Tracey’ Lo had text messaged friends on her phone that she planned “to kill someone”, the Supreme Court...
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...
Trying to kick goals with football in pants
By Caitlin Bewley
(Work Exp – Swinburne Uni)
The Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court was silent as multiple charges against a young Bacchus Marsh man were read...
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...
‘Tree’mendous plantings
Responsible for the management and maintenance of over 18,000 urban and reserves trees, Moorabool Council has committed an ongoing $100,000 for the planting of...
