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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...

3G shutdown delay good news: health alliance

A RURAL health advocacy organisation has welcomed news that the planned shutdown of major telecommunications carriers' 3G networks has been delayed until October. National Rural...