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Wipes cause Melton and Moorabool sewer blockages

The three P’s – paper, poo and pee – are all that should be flushed down the loo. Western Water has issued a warning to...

Ballan resident Stephanie Day share her love of trees

Stephanie Day founded the Ballan Arboretum Group in 2014 to share her love of trees with the community. She discusses their significant role in Moorabool’s...

Bacchus Marsh’s foodbowl under threat from urban sprawl

One of Melbourne’s food bowls could be under threat from urban sprawl and climate change, according to a new report. Moorabool has the capacity to...

Rob Leslie is on a mission to welcome refugees to Ballan

Rob Leslie is on a mission to welcome people to Ballan. The church leader has formed a group to welcome refugees to Moorabool. He speaks to...

Federal Labor announces funding for Parwan employment hub

Federal Labor has promised to fund a multi-million-dollar agricultural hub at Parwan if it wins this weekend’s election. Earlier this year, Moorabool chief executive Rob...

Barnaby Joyce under fire over Bacchus Marsh irrigation snub

Moorabool council is urging the federal government to rethink its decision not to fund upgrades to the Bacchus Marsh irrigation district. Moorabool chief executive Rob...

My Moorabool: Glenda Jones wants everyone to know about Bacchus Marsh

Glenda Jones thinks she’s found the sweet spot of regional Victoria in Bacchus Marsh and she wants everyone to know about it. She spoke to...

Moorabool and Melton elect new mayors

Cambridge ward councillor Kathy Majdlik has been elected unopposed as the new mayor of Melton, with Cr Renata Cugliari as her deputy. Cr Cugliari nominated...

Moorabool councillor attacks youth funding cuts

Calls for Youth Week funding to be reinstated have been supported by a Moorabool councillor. East Moorabool ward’s Tonia Dudzik raised the issue on behalf...

Moorabool locals in action at Lone Pine

August 2015 marks the Centenary anniversary of two famous moments in Gallipoli history. While the charge at The Nek has been captured in the...

10 things to do around Melton & Moorabool

From learning how to make raised garden beds to mastering chess, here's 10 things to do around Melton and Moorabool. Gardens raise spirits Learn how to...

Third time not lucky for developer

Third time was not lucky for Xhelil Memedi, who had applied to Moorabool council to develop a nine-lot housing subdivision at Darley. An application for...

Council chasing $34,000 in parking fines

There has been a 75 per cent increase in the number of parking fines issued by Moorabool council in the past financial year. The council...

Dip in Moorabool council satisfaction rate

Residents’ satisfaction with some of Moorabool council’s services has dipped slightly, the latest local government community satisfaction survey reveals. While the council’s overall performance (56...

Beanies for breastfeeding awareness week

Darley mum-of-two Cindy Sutton has been busy knitting beanies for Breastfeeding Awareness Week. As part of the international celebrations from August 1-7, Moorabool council is...

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Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...