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Wellness expo could become annual event

THE success of Bannockburn's first wellness expo late last month has led the main organiser to consider making it an annual event. Anne Finch said...

Terri targets politics for a third time

SMYTHESDALE businesswoman Terri Pryse-Smith is making her third attempt to enter parliament, standing as the One Nation candidate for the Division of Ballarat in...

Milestone for Landcare group

THE Upper Williamsons Creek Landcare group is turning 30, and will hold a formal celebration of the achievement tonight. It will take place from 6pm...

Rising sprintcar star making a muddy splash on the track

VICTORIAN 410 sprintcar racing has a new rising star in the form of Bannockburn driver Jordan Rae. The 24-year-old builder, who has been behind the...

Parish marks a big milestone

THE St Joseph's Parish of Meredith marks its 150th anniversary this year and celebrations are well under way. The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne's western-most parish...

Expo connects locals and businesses

PEOPLE living in Bannockburn and the wider Golden Plains Shire will have a much clearer picture of where – and how – to find...

Grants to support those living with disability

DISABLED employment and support advocacy agency are-able has opened its 2025 community grants program to applications. Applications opened on 3 March and will close on...

Work on new supermarket imminent

SMYTHESDALE'S long-awaited new supermarket and retail-business complex could be up and running by the end of this year. The Golden Plains Shire granted final planning...

Choir to boost cancer research

THE Choir of Hard Knocks is coming to Ballarat to headline a concert on Sunday 2 March in support of the Fiona Elsey Cancer...

Liberals name recruitment app chief as challenger to King

THE Liberal Party has announced businesswoman Paula Doran as its candidate for Ballarat in this year's Federal election. Ms Doran, who lives in Ballarat with...

Be alert when packing school lunchboxes: Heart Foundation

PARENTS are being warned to watch out for misleading marketing tactics as they pack lunchboxes for their children in the new school year. With more...

Duck race returning to benefit Shelford learners, groups

AS many as one thousand, two hundred rubber ducks will be let loose on the Leigh River when the popular Shelford Duck Race returns...

Dachshunds to battle it out at popular derby day

THE Inverleigh Sporting Complex will once again host the popular Dachshund Derby Day family event on Sunday 2 March. Organisers are expecting as many as...

More time to have a say on municipal child services

THE time period for public comment on Golden Plains Shire's Municipal Early Years and Children's Plan has been extended to Friday 7 February. The four-year...

Statewide awards to recognise sporting contributions

NOMINATIONS are open for players, officials, volunteers and others who have made a contribution to sport around the state to be recognised in the...

Art activities bring the NGV to regional Vic

THE National Gallery of Victoria's free school holiday art-making program, Kids on Tour, is taking place at various venues around the region this month. In...

Inclusive sports day at Ken Kay

AS many as 100 people will converge on Ballarat Badminton Association's Ken Kay Stadium in Dowling Street today when Freedom Solutions Australia hosts a...

Weekend deliveries on again as Christmas rush approaches

AUSTRALIA Post has reintroduced weekend deliveries to cope with an expected surge in online shopping in the leadup to Christmas. The temporary deliveries started last...

Christmas post deadlines announced

AUSTRALIA Post has nominated the last-sending dates for delivery in Australia and overseas for people who want to ensure their gifts and cards arrive...

Linton school gets new cash injection

LINTON Primary School is receiving more than $190,000 from the State Government for essential maintenance at its Adair Street base. The funding was announced recently...

New name, scope for business group

CHANGE is in the air for the Bannockburn and District Chamber of Commerce as it seeks to broaden its horizons and reach. The first step...

SES volunteers’ flood rescue efforts recognised

DARREN McLEAN

FIVE volunteers from the SES Marong unit and one from the Bendigo unit have been named the inaugural winners of the Australian Search...

Free camping at state parks this summer

VICTORIAN holidaymakers have something to look forward to this summer – they can camp for free. The state government has announced it is making camping...

Australia Postseeks local staff

BALLARAT people looking to top up their bank accounts in the lead-up to Christmas can do so by signing up for casual work with...