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Ballan Recreation Reserve due in September
Ballan Recreation Reserve pavilion is now due for completion in late September, Moorabool council has announced.
The reserve is undergoing a $4 million upgrade that...
Test trains enter tunnel
The very first test trains have entered the Metro Tunnel, one in each of the twin nine-kilometre tunnels were driven through the eastern entrance...
More Victorians opting for self-collect cervical screening
More Victorian women, including those in Melton and Moorabool, who have never been screened for cervical cancer are testing thanks to the roll out...
Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...
Leeann’s empowerment pathway
Leeann Nguyen said she is a proud Aboriginal and Vietnamese woman, who has always worked hard to play her part helping First Nations people.
Currently,...
Jeff Jones shares the fruits of his labour
Jeff “Jonesy” Jones will be sharing his experience gained from 63 years as a Bacchus Marsh fruit and vegetable trader at a free BaccChat...
Supermarket tricks to watch out for as cost of living soars
Australian's, including those from Melton and Moorabool are currently experiencing one of the worst cost of living crises on record, and University of New...
Life teaches that Sharing is Caring
A Bacchus Marsh resident has launched a new group to promote thriftiness, reduce waste and engage the community.
Sharing is Caring Bacchus Marsh is...
One year of no library fees
Since Melton council abolished fines for overdue items a year ago over 2500 library patrons have returned after having their outstanding fines cleared.
Council found...
Melton and Moorabool projects help Keep Australia Beautiful
Community organisations in Melton and Moorabool have been recognised for their achievements by being shortlisted for the 2023 Tidy Towns and Cities Sustainability Awards.
The...
Costs too heavy for Strawberry and Cherry Festival
Bacchus Marsh’s annual Strawberry and Cherry Festival has been cancelled for 2023 due to costs rising to almost $100,000.
The three-day festival typically happens...
Good quality sleep can boost brainpower
Melton and Moorabool residents who get good quality sleep and don't get sleep apnoea may benefit from better cognitive function, a Monash-University-led international study...
Moorabool Community grants open for August
Up to $270,000 dollars is up for grabs for non-profit community groups in the Moorabool shire, with applications open for the month beggining August...
Helping Happy Hearts
Happy Hearts Animal Rescue has found its self inundated by “colonies” of stray animals, and is calling on the community to help address the...
Rotary’s vision to create hope
New president Caroline Springs Rotary club Vijay Susarla said when he was a young man, it was seeing first-hand Rotary International's work to immunise...
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Survivor wins the battle
After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year.
She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...
