Planting day to restore former landfill
COMMUNITY members are invited to get their hands dirty this Sunday at Grow West's annual community planting day. The event is set to be held...
Strategy to guide future of wine
VICTORIANS interested in shaping the future of the wine industry are invited to provide feedback on the development of the new Victorian Wine Strategy. The...
Plan to enhance visitor experience
THE Tourism Midwest Victoria board has endorsed a nine-year plan for the region to become a sustainable, world-class destination. The 2024-2033 Sustainable Destination Management Plan...
Providing hope for cancer patients
GRAMPIANS Health clinical trial coordinator, Maggie Zhang, is working to improve the survival rate of patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Diffuse large B...
Nominate your fave senior!
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, which honour people aged sixty and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Big brave shave at St Bernard’s
STUDENTS at St Bernard's Parish Primary School in Bacchus Marsh have shaved their heads and raised more than two thousand dollars in support of...
Planting for future generations
STUDENTS from Mount Clear Secondary College have been busy planting trees at Mount Egerton. The project, organised by Ballarat Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation, involved year...
Ice and fire to blast castle
AN icy spectacular will be coming to Kryal Castle later this month as part of Ballarat Winter Festival. Frozen kingdom will feature performances of Long...
Funding for sustainable land management
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is funding sustainability projects on the properties of small landowners through the Small Blocks Big Dreams initiative. The program, which...
Plan to reduce transport emissions
THE Federal Government is seeking feedback on options for governments, business and the community to reduce emissions in the transport sector. The Transport and Infrastructure...
Promoting regional railway safety
THE Federal Government has launched an advertising campaign to increase safety around regional railway crossings. The campaign aims to remind drivers about the risks of...
Blood reserves at critical levels
AN immediate call for blood donors has been issued by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood as the reserves of most types drop to critical levels. Unless...