A chance to be a part of Forage and Feast 2026
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for individuals or groups in hospitality or food production to host an event, tour, masterclass or tasting during...
Shaping regional growth over 25 years
REGIONAL Cities Victoria (RCV) recently convened a strategic forum at Parliament House to shape a unified vision for Victoria's growth over the next twenty-five...
Jobs for drought affected ag workers
EMPLOYMENT opportunities for farmers, farm workers and agricultural business workers impacted by the ongoing drought in the south-west are now available. Applications are being accepted...
Capturing the spirit of the bush
AUSTRALIANS are invited to share striking images capturing the strength, resilience and beauty of life on the land for the sixth annual Spirit of...
Grants to help projects grow
ENTRIES are now open for the 2025 ANZ Seeds of Renewal program which aims to support local projects that make a difference in small...
Have a say on future of FOGO
RESIDENTS in Golden Plains Shire are invited to participate in an online survey about the future Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service. Participants can choose...
Hub upgrade opened at Rokewood
THE upgraded Rokewood Community Hub and Pavilion was officially opened this week. The $3.96 million upgrade was made possible by a $3.5 million grant from...
Water releases to Wadawurrung river and wetland continue
THE Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) released water down the Moorabool Yaluk (river) and to the Durdidwarrah Wetland in February and March. The releases...
Red Shield Appeal gets underway
THE Salvation Army in the Goldfields region is calling on the community to sign up for this year's Red Shield Appeal, raising money to...
Ballarat Cabaret Festival returns
THE Ballarat Cabaret Festival will return next month, celebrating all things cabaret and all things Ballarat. The four-day festival will be held at the Ballarat...
PUCV calls for backing for fast-growing peri urban areas
PERI Urban Councils Victoria (PUCV) has called on the major parties to act promptly and invest in fast-growing peri urban communities as Federal political...