February 19, 2026
Special day out for Central Highlands farmers
CENTRAL Highlands farmers will be the focus of a full-day event aimed at providing specialised development tools and information next month. Commerce Ballarat is organising...
January 30, 2026
Forage and Feast a winner so far: organisers
THE 2026 instalment of the Forage and Feast festival is proving popular with both hosts and visitors, according to an organiser. Commerce Ballarat project coordinator...
January 28, 2026
State sporting awards open for nominations
NOMINATIONS for the state's most prestigious sporting awards will be open until the middle of February. The Victorian Sport Awards are presented by the State...
January 8, 2026
Festive season reminder on batteries, appliances
SUSTAINABILITY Victoria (SV) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the safe disposal of batteries and electronics, as many households introduce new...
January 8, 2026
Festive season reminder on batteries, appliances
SUSTAINABILITY Victoria (SV) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the safe disposal of batteries and electronics, as many households introduce new...
December 8, 2025
Weekend deliveries in place as pre-Christmas demand rises
ONLINE shoppers can now expect to receive their parcels on any day of the week as Australia Post introduces pre-Christmas weekend deliveries. Saturday and Sunday...
October 24, 2025
Catchment authority chair, board members stepping down
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) chair Cath Jenkins is one of four long-term board members stepping down from their roles. The CCMA announced the departures...
July 24, 2025
Household recycling service making its mark
A HOUSEHOLD goods recycling collection service is taking the industry by storm and has recently expanded to cover the whole of Victoria – all...
July 8, 2025
Better access to family violence studies
FEDERATION University will next year offer an adapted graduate certificate course aimed at providing better access to training for regional people who want to...
April 23, 2025
Father keeping Carmen’s legacy alive
"I DON'T want Carmen's message to die." That's why Ballarat's John Maher is persisting with his long-running efforts to have road safety made an official...
March 18, 2025
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...
February 11, 2025
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...
January 28, 2025
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...
November 27, 2024
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...
November 1, 2024
Market back on home soil
THE Bendigo Community Farmer's Market is moving 'home' to Golden Square. The move, made in partnership with Bendigo Foodshare, will see the market return to...
October 29, 2024
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...
October 18, 2024
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...
August 27, 2024
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...
August 23, 2024
Taungurung flag flying
THE Taungurung Sovereign Flag is now flying permanently at the front of the City of Greater Bendigo office in Heathcote. An official flag-raising ceremony took...
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