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Taking the plunge for MND

When Sarah Lock decided to walk the Kokoda Track to raise money to help those with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), she decided that...

Prison program kicking goals

An eight-week soccer coaching program at the Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC) in Ravenhall is striving to help people in prison break the cycle of...

Man arrested after alleged attempted theft of car in Deanside

A Deer Park man has been arrested after he allegedly attempted to steal a car in Deanside on Sunday night. Police said it is alleged...

Woman dies following motorbike collision in Ballan

Police will prepare a report for the coroner after a woman died following a collision in Ballan earlier this month. It is understood four motorbikes...

Conflicting accounts over lead-up to school bus crash

A bus driver says he slowed to a near stop at an intersection west of Melbourne when a truck rammed into the back of...

Volunteers honoured

Bacchus Marsh State Emergency Service (SES) unit volunteers have been recognised for their “brave and selfless” response to the Pentland Hills bus crash,...

‘Selfless’ volunteers recognised

Emergency services volunteers have been recognised for their efforts to rescue school children from a bus accident in Exford near Eynesbury last May and...

Crea new Bulls coach

New Bacchus Marsh cricket coach Sam Crea said being able to coach in his home town was something he dreamt of. Crea was announced as...

Bears find a way

Burnside Heights will take plenty out of its first two matches of the Essendon District Football League women’s division 1 season. The Bears are undefeated...

Cobras get first win, Devils fall short

Bacchus Marsh made hard work of it, but broke through for its first win of the Ballarat Football League season. The Cobras opened their account...

Favourite takes title

Mark Pitt completed a winning quartet when he piloted short priced favourite Bay Of Biscay to an effortless win the $150,000 Alabar Bloodstock Nutrien...

Devils look within

The next generation is starting to come through for Darley in the Ballarat Netball League. After two straight grand finals with a similar line up,...

Lakers ready for challenge

The motivation remains high for Caroline Springs in the Western Football League women’s competition. The Lakers fell agonisingly short in the division 1 grand final...

Why custom mouthguards matter to prevent dental injuries

Last week, I had a great time meeting with the Bacchus Marsh Football and Netball team. It was inspiring to see the community come...

The IPC Health Care Finder Service can help you find the care you need!

Would you like assistance with daily tasks to help you stay in your home for longer? Are you struggling to understand and access aged...

Downsize to a bigger life at Lifestyle Communities

Lifestyle Communities is a world where downsizing your home means upgrading to a more vibrant life filled with unlimited possibilities. The Lifestyle Communities team...

Dr Farooq leading the way in dentistry and gender equality

Dr Saba Farooq, a local dentist and owner of Main Street Dental Practice Bacchus Marsh, celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) by reflecting on its...

Orthotropics – early intervention orthodontics for growing jaws

Orthotropics is the discipline of developing correct growth in children via non-invasive means. The ideal age for patients to start treatment is between 3-6...

Life. Unlimited.

At Lifestyle Communities, we believe in life without restrictions. One with the freedom to do the things you love, and the confidence to be...

Man arrested after evading police

Police arrested a man after a vehicle was allegedly driving erratically and evading police in Melton on Monday. Police sighted the car leaving a convenience...

Community Calendar

Bacchus Marsh CWA Do you enjoy baking, crafting or fundraising to support the community? Check out what the Bacchus Marsh branch of the CWA do...

Big wins for basketball

Victorians will get the chance to cheer on their hometown basketball heroes before the Olympic and Paralympic Games. All six of Australia’s national basketball teams...

Yayoi Kusama to shine through Summer

Victorians and visitors are set to flock in the thousands to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) this summer, with a world-premiere exhibition of...

Grants open for emergency volunteers

Applications have officially opened for this year’s $15 million Victorian Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). VESEP is an annual grant program that supports Victorian emergency...

Study seeks answers on Moorabool wellbeing

A joint research project conducted by two Victorian universities is seeking participation in Moorabool to better understand how key local issues affect wellbeing. The...

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Bears find a way

Burnside Heights will take plenty out of its first two matches of the Essendon District Football League women’s division 1 season. The Bears are undefeated...

Volunteers honoured