Success in the saddle
By Kate Taylor
Jockey Kassie Furness has finished her Racing Victoria apprenticeship – and is already in fine form.
Furness rode a double at Ballarat late...
Tears as accused slammed by magistrate
By Jessica Howard
An unlicensed driver who crashed a motorcycle into a Bacchus Marsh pedestrian crossing after doing burnouts has been refused bail.
Max Dennison broke...
Accused killer to testify
By Jessica Howard
One of the men accused of murdering Springbank war veteran Ken Handford could receive a reduced sentence after agreeing to testify in...
Register and stay in touch
By Jessica Howard
While Moorabool residents continue to feel safe thanks to their local community register, some areas of the shire are still under-represented.
The Moorabool...
Learning from home
By Kate Taylor
A local group is smashing misconceptions about the practice of home schooling.
When Sarah Nicholson’s son began turning into a bully at school,...
Hoof it to the polo
By Jessica Howard
Polo enthusiasts are gearing up for one of the biggest local tournaments of the competition season.
The Colliers International Ballarat Cup, held at...
Young Protectors
By Kate Taylor
Five young Moorabool residents have had their bravery recognised with the local Young Citizens of the Year Award.
The recipients are Natasha Ford,...
Number one event
By Kate Taylor
It makes for a strange story, but the Literacy Trail has won Moorabool Shire Council’s Australia Day Award for Community Event of the Year...
Teaching each other skills
By Jessica Howard
A link between two Darley Neighbourhood House course programs is bridging the gap between adults with disabilities and students.
The Avenue Group, which...
Pedestrian safety forthcoming
By Kate Taylor
The safety of pedestrians on a busy Bacchus Marsh street is set to improve in the New Year – but without the knowledge...
