Bacchus Marsh Grammar is delighted to welcome back alumnus Keith Nallawalla for a special Careers Day talk on 30th July 2025, where he’ll share insights into his successful professional journey in digital marketing.

The Legacy of Julia Gillard’s Misogyny Speech

Politics

Picture this: it is October 2012. Our country has its first female prime minister, but we are far from living in a utopia of equality and female empowerment. In fact, quite the opposite is happening- the air is thick with misogyny aimed at Julia Gillard and everything she does comes under attack. Her gender, appearance, and her personal decisions, such as her choice not to have children, are disparaged daily by powerful politicians and by the media. For months she has been the target of sexist attacks that seem to ricochet, indirectly hitting every other Australian woman.

Dairy Farmers Say New Milk Prices Miss the Mark as Costs Surge

Business, Food

Australian dairy farmers are raising the alarm after major milk processors announced opening prices for the 2025–26 season that they say don’t reflect the harsh realities on the ground.

Australia’s Most Bankable Movie Stars: From Outback to Box Office Giants

Business, Marketing

Australia has always punched above its weight when it comes to the global film industry.

Derrimut Gym Empire Under Fire as ATO Pursues More Than $11 Million in Tax Debts

Business, Marketing

The founder of Melbourne-based gym chain Derrimut 24:7, Nikolaos Solomos, is facing legal action from the Australian Taxation Office, which alleges he owes more than $11 million in unpaid taxes.

Youth Smoking in Australia: How Laws, Ads, and Peer Pressure Intersect

Health, Lifestyle

Smoking isn’t the badge of rebellion it once was for Aussie teens. But that doesn’t mean it’s disappeared altogether. While traditional cigarette use is way down, there’s a new problem clouding the air: vaping. To really understand what’s going on with young people and nicotine today, we need to look at how three major forces […]

Victoria’s Neighbourhood Battery Program: A Game-Changer for Local Energy

Technology

The Victorian Government is taking community power to the next level, launching round three of its ambitious neighbourhood battery initiative. With $6.6 million in fresh funding, they’re bringing more shared batteries to local communities across the state, and the benefits are already rolling in. What Are Neighbourhood Batteries Think of these batteries as your neighbourhood’s […]

Australia’s Broken Working with Children System Demands Urgent Reform

Education, Politics

Australia’s Working with Children Check (WWCC) system is facing growing scrutiny, with calls for urgent national reform reaching a boiling point. This comes after deeply disturbing revelations of child abuse carried out by individuals who continued to hold valid clearances to work with minors. A Fragmented System with Dangerous Gaps The WWCC is supposed to […]