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Anzac Day 2026 Services across the Moorabool region

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, Saturday 25 April. Find out about local ANZAC Day activities in Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Blackwood, Navigators, Bungaree and Lal Lal.

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On the Local Arts Trail in April 2026

It’s a good time to custom design your Easter bonnets for either of two, or both, cultural festivals over the long weekend, with fun activities for the whole family. And there are school holiday art activities and lots happening in the galleries in April.

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On the Local Arts Trail in March 2026

Every March brings a splash of creative colour to Moorabool via the Ballan Autumn Festival, and the town’s art galleries will be open to welcome thousands of visitors on the day.

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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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