Great CVs in their sights at Kurunjang Secondary College
A group of dedicated teenagers is working hard to create a better future for themselves.
Known as the “global achievers”, the Kurunjang Secondary College students...
Myrniong fence divides council, Lohs Lane residents
An 11th-hour decision by Moorabool council to allow an “obstructive” fence to stand in Myrniong has angered a Lohs Lane resident.
Scott Fisher urged the...
Compensation fears over bike path through Bacchus Marsh land
A Bacchus Marsh couple fear they will not be compensated by Moorabool council over a plan to build a bike and walking path “running...
‘Flat tax’ defeated in close Moorabool council vote
More than 80 per cent of Moorabool residents who took part in a recent workshop supported the current council rating structure, but the matter...
Buninyong is all set for a shedload of action
Buninyong’s new men’s shed will soon begin construction after Bendigo Bank’s Buninyong and district community branch handed over $5000.
Buninyong Men’s Shed president Bill Jolly...
4WD, trailer, flips over on Western Highway in Melton
A driver lost control of his four-wheel drive and 20-foot trailer, which flipped on its side and stopped in a paddock near Beatties Road...
ADSL boost for Bacchus Marsh
By Priscilla Moca
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Bacchus Marsh resident joins a cause close to her heart
Bacchus Marsh’s Joan Gauci-Quigley is a sister, daughter, friend, wife and breast cancer survivor.
She will join hundreds of people at the MCG this Saturday...
Precious gift makes Taylors Hill mum’s special day
It’s that one day of the year when mothers can kick back, demand breakfast in bed and, if they’re lucky, score a present or...
$14.3m rail upgrade near Ballan expected to speed up train trips
A key part of improving rail services on the Ballarat line will be included in the state budget.
A passing loop will be built near...
Cafferkey fund helps provide ‘safe place’ in Moorabool
Djerriwarrh Health will expand its Moorabool youth services over the next few months thanks to more than $10,000 from an appeal launched in memory...
Melton West mum’s tragedy fuels cry for greater support
Under-funded support services for vulnerable women are struggling to meet demand, according to Women’s Health West chief executive Robyn Gregory.
Urging the state government to...
Careers forums offer hope to Melton jobseekers
More than 60 Melton jobseekers, including Aiden McAleer, turned up at a careers forum last Tuesday.
The forum, at the Melton Library and Learning Hub,...
Agriculture minister, farmers plough fertile ground
The future of agriculture was the main focus of a meeting between Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh and 40 local farmers in Dunnstown last Tuesday.
Rural...
Sarah Cafferkey’s mum in walk to push for ‘common sense’ law
The mother of murdered Bacchus Marsh woman Sarah Cafferkey is urging residents to join a campaign for a public register of convicted sex offenders.
Noelle...
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Kangaroos get revenge on Hillside as top two race heats up
Picking a premiership favourite in the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division remains a toss of the coin between the top three sides.
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