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Welcome to Moorabool Shire Council

Set amid picturesque rolling hills only 80km west of Melbourne, Moorabool Shire combines country living with easy access to the city. An attractive mix of open spaces, friendly towns, orchards, deep gorges and forests.

One of Moorabool's greatest attractions is its diversity. Straddling the Western Freeway in the heart of an important agricultural region, the 2110 square kilometre Shire is a commuter settlement, popular tourist destination and centre of a large agricultural industry.

Approximately 27,000 residents call Moorabool home. Most live in the main centres of Bacchus Marsh (45 km west of the Melbourne CBD) and Ballan (70 km west of the city).

(Moorabool Shire Council - created by Order of the Governor in Council on Friday 6 May 1994.)

Please email Council at info@moorabool.vic.gov.au if you would like to provide feedback on any issues on our website or to obtain further information.


		Community Newsletter A community newsletter keeping you up to date with Council operations and community issues.

		Moorabool Community Online The Moorabool Online Community portal offers a user friendly, interactive and dynamic community portal that is produced and maintained by the people of Moorabool.


		Minutes and Agendas The Minutes and Agendas of Council meetings are available to view online now. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month commencing at 7:00pm.

		Film Ballarat Hepburn and Beyond Imagine shooting your film or television production free from the restrictions, hassles and expense of the city, with all the film-friendly incentives and local infrastructure you need, plus easy access to Melbourne's state-of-the-art post production facilities. Visit Film Ballarat Hepburn & Beyond and view our extensive locations gallery.


		Planning On-line Planning Schemes Online provides quick and easy access to Moorabool Shire's Planning Scheme and information. This link takes you to the Department of Sustainability and Environment's web site.


		Bacchus Marsh and District Visitor Information Centre Visitors to Bacchus Marsh and the District should make the Visitor Information Centre, based in Bacchus Marsh, their first stop. The friendly and helpful staff will be more than happy to welcome you to this beautiful Shire and introduce you to the attractions that it holds.


		Bacchus Marsh Town Centre Revitalisation Group The Bacchus Marsh Town Centre Revitalisation Group Inc. website provides an invaluable resource for the local community, businesses and tourism market in accessing an online business directory and event listings and aims to. broaden the business potential of our central business district.

Local News

22 July 2008
Assessment of Sportsground Playing Conditions
Moorabool Shire Council has undertaken professional testing of all football grounds for ground hardness and surface condition following the continuation of drought conditions.

16 July 2008
Amendment C34 Panel Report now available
Council has received the report from the State Government appointed panel that has examined Amendment C34 regarding changes to the Shire's Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS).

16 July 2008
MSC Indoor Aquatic Feasibility Study
Moorabool Shire Council is currently undertaking a feasibility study to investigate the viability of an indoor aquatics facility within the Shire.

4 July 2008
MSC Budget 2008-09
The Moorabool Shire 2008-09 Annual Budget is now adopted.

26 June 2008
Proposed 2008/09 Annual Budget
Proposed 2008/09 Annual Budget

26 June 2008
Council Plan 2005-2009
At its Special Meeting on Wednesday 25 June 2008, Moorabool Shire Council adopted the 2005-2009 Council Plan.

23 June 2008
BM Central Activity Centre Structure Plan Community Forum
Join an open community forum and share your visions and aspirations for future growth of the Activity Centre in Bacchus Marsh

16 May 2008
Planning Scheme Amendment C34 - MSS
Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) - Planning Panels Victoria Hearing

31 March 2008
Detox your home
Free household chemical disposal service - May 31st in Bacchus Marsh

5 March 2008
Amendment C35 Industrial Land
Amendment C35 proposes the rezoning of industrial land as recommended in a study commissioned by Council in 2001.

25 February 2008
Moor Art Space for Moorabool
Moor Art Space's main objective is to present artwork created by local artists and members of the community to enhance the creative environment in Bacchus Marsh.

22 November 2007
Bacchus Marsh Abattoir
Planning Application 2007-121 - Development and Use of an Abattoir

21 May 2007
Moorabool Matters
A community newsletter keeping you up to date with Council operations and community issues

22 March 2007
MSC Events Kit
Does your community group currently organise a community event? Is your community group thinking about starting a new community event?

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