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May 7, 2024

Farmers warned about burn offs

THE Environmental Protection Authority, or EPA, Victoria is encouraging local landholders to be careful about what they burn off this autumn. With fire restrictions coming...

May 5, 2024

Performer pays tribute to Doris Day

AWARD winning country music singer Melinda Schneider is heading to Bendigo next week to pay tribute to Doris Day. A Farewell to Doris is on...

April 11, 2024

Pyrenees’ best on show

THE best wine and food in the region are set to be on show this Saturday at the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival. Held along the banks...

April 10, 2024

Kids to create French-inspired artwork

GET creative this school holidays by taking part in workshops at Dudley House. The sessions are open to children aged three to 15-years-old and will...

April 8, 2024

Landcare grant applications open

THIS year's Victorian Landcare grants are open for applications by volunteer groups that work to restore the environment and support biodiversity. Minister for environment Steve...

April 5, 2024

Trailblazing women celebrated

LAST Friday saw the community gather to commemorate one hundred and fifty years since the first recorded women's cricket match was played at Camp...

April 4, 2024

Autumn racing in Avoca

AUTUMN racing is back this Saturday in Avoca with live music, local wines, food trucks and children's activities on offer. This is the club's second...

April 4, 2024

Family fun at CresFest

AT Creswick Primary School, families will find the Kids Zone where children can learn circus skills, create their own music and perform on an...

April 4, 2024

Community bands together for CresFest

THREE days of musical fun are underway, with the beginning of CresFest today in Creswick. While the festival will feature a range of interstate and...

March 21, 2024

Riding for mental health awareness

LAST Sunday saw thousands of motorcycle riders from across the state take part in the Black Dog Ride. Fifty motorbike rides were held in different...

March 16, 2024

Elmo and the circus roll into town

ELMO and his Sesame Street friends are heading to Bendigo to put on a show at the circus. Attendees will watch Elmo and Abby, Cookie...

March 15, 2024

Vixens ready to blitz Ballarat

TOMORROW is the first day of the Melbourne Vixens' Ballarat Blitz which will include live matches, clinics and workshops. Saturday will kick off with netball...

February 24, 2024

Cities fight for dragon rights

IN two regional Victorian cities live two processional dragons, both of which are claimed to be the oldest of their kind. Housed at Sovereign Hill...

February 21, 2024

Total fire ban declared for tomorrow

THE Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West and Central regions of Victoria will be under a total fire ban tomorrow with hot...

January 24, 2024

Hike partners with mental health org

THE Great Aussie Hike is set to take place in Daylesford and the Wombat State Forest this April, with all proceeds going towards Beyond...

January 17, 2024

European restaurant to open in old bank

THIS year a new European inspired restaurant called Terrae is set to open in the Hotel Ernest. The venue will be run by chef Tim...

January 15, 2024

Grants open for producers

The first round of the State Government’s regional activation grants program has opened with the effort seeking to help regional tourism boards, food and...

January 10, 2024

Government wants kids hooked on fishing

CHILDREN from across the region will be able to try their hand at fishing over summer with the State Government providing Little Anglers Kits...

January 9, 2024

Friends sought for seniors program

A NATION-wide scheme that seeks to provide support and social connection to isolated seniors is looking for more volunteers. Known as In Great Company, the...

January 5, 2024

Partnership creates hooks program

BENDIGO Community Health Services and the Victorian Fisheries Authority have partnered to create a program that’s seeking to educate Karen people about safe and...

December 29, 2023

Sky high tech used to prevent fires

THE Environmental Protection Authority, or EPA, is using drones to find potentially hazardous waste this fire season. Throughout summer drones will fly over facilities in...

December 10, 2023

Festive Irish song and dance takes to the stage

THE Ulumbarra Theatre is set to come alive with Irish music as A Taste of Ireland perform their festive special, A Celtic Christmas. The world-renowned...

December 1, 2023

Tiny towns set for boost

SMALLER localities in Victoria are now able to apply for State Government funding to go towards local projects. Known as the Tiny Towns Fund, the...

November 24, 2023

Webinar to get community fire ready

A WEBINAR held by Agriculture Victoria next week will focus on getting farmers prepared for the fire season. The session will involve land management extension...