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On the Local Arts Trail in February 2026

This month we have newly commissioned public art at Bald Hill Lookout, our libraries are havens from the heat, and our gift shops are bursting with new locally handmade items for your Valentine!

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On the Local Arts Trail in October 2025

It’s a big month celebrating 25 years of Wombat Regional Arts Network in Ballan. It’s also National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Botanical Art Show will be on in Bacchus Marsh.

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On the Local Arts Trail in July 2025

There's so much happening in the Moorabool during winter - a great time to do a class, join a club or view the indoor art and outdoor sculpture all over the region!

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ANZAC Day 2025

Our local RSL branches will be commemorating the sacrifices of armed forces and civilians during times of warfare, with Dawn Services, Commemorative Marches and Services across our region on ANZAC Day, Friday 25 April. Find out about local ANZAC Day activities in Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Blackwood, Bungaree, Lal Lal and Yendon.

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Local markets across Moorabool

It’s a fantastic time for getting out and about across Moorabool, and this month has outdoor markets galore across our region, the perfect destination for a country drive.

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