October 22, 2024
Preparing for the pollen season
PREDICTIONS for this year's grass pollen season are indicating there will be high pollen levels causing risks for people with asthma or hay fever. AirHealth,...
October 21, 2024
Feedback wanted for social media education program
THE State Government is seeking feedback from parents, teachers and young people about potential age limits for social media. The findings from the survey, which...
October 13, 2024
From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli
CONSIDER: 2.6-billion people — more than a third of the world's population, live in nations and territories gripped by repression, corruption, and human rights...
August 15, 2024
Reminder to keep safe around trains
STATE Government staff are reminding Victorians to stay safe around train tracks and level crossings. Last week was Rail Safety Week which was centred around...
August 1, 2024
Support for financial counselling services
A FURTHER fifteen million dollars in funding by the State Government is set to provide more support to financial counselling services. Not-for-profit community organisations can...
July 16, 2024
Strategy to guide future of wine
VICTORIANS interested in shaping the future of the wine industry are invited to provide feedback on the development of the new Victorian Wine Strategy. The...
July 1, 2024
Nominate your fave senior!
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, which honour people aged sixty and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
June 21, 2024
Wrapped in love and dignity
DIGNITY quilts made by Bendigo and District Quilters have been donated to Bendigo Health's Joan Pinder and Stella Anderson Nursing Homes as a way...
June 20, 2024
Refugee Week for freedom and family
IT is nearly the end of Refugee Week and to mark the occasion Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services have organised a community gathering today. The event...
June 10, 2024
Ten years of CDoc
THIS month marks the tenth anniversary of the Castlemaine Documentary Festival, which is to be held in Australia's oldest continuously running mainland cinema, the...
June 4, 2024
Promoting regional railway safety
THE Federal Government has launched an advertising campaign to increase safety around regional railway crossings. The campaign aims to remind drivers about the risks of...
June 3, 2024
Blood reserves at critical levels
AN immediate call for blood donors has been issued by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood as the reserves of most types drop to critical levels. Unless...
May 27, 2024
Trading uni studies for tools
TWENTY-three-year-old Caleb Smith recently made an intriguing transition from being a third-year psychology student to pursuing a pre-apprenticeship in building and construction. Following the recommendation...
May 16, 2024
New standards for local government
THE State Government has introduced new legislation which aims to improve council governance and integrity standards within local governments. The reform of the Local Government...
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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