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February 1, 2026

Victorian bushfire appeal open for donations

THE Victorian Government has launched its own appeal for those affected by the state's bushfires. Money will be used to fund immediate assistance and community-identified...

January 30, 2026

Wren set to continue family’s school history

WREN Cations was set this week to represent the fifth generation of her family to attend Teesdale Primary School. The young student was one of...

January 28, 2026

Honouring the courage of Ballarat’s Irish pioneers

BALLARAT will celebrate Irish culture, and the empowering effect it has had on the city's pioneers, with a special event next month. Brigid Fest will...

January 26, 2026

Put new sport or hobby to the test at fest

RESIDENTS across Golden Plains will have the chance to try their hand at new sport and recreation activities at a series of community expos...

January 24, 2026

Bushfire appeal launched

BENDIGO Bank has launched an appeal to support communities that have been devastated by this month's bushfires in Victoria. "We know from experience that recovering...

January 22, 2026

Communities work to fight fires and begin recovery

FIREFIGHTERS and residents worked to limit the impact of bushfires across greater Ballarat and Golden Plains earlier this month. Many gathered in Meredith on Thursday...