Preparing for the pollen season
PREDICTIONS for this year's grass pollen season are indicating there will be high pollen levels causing risks for people with asthma or hay fever. AirHealth,...
Feedback wanted for social media education program
THE State Government is seeking feedback from parents, teachers and young people about potential age limits for social media. The findings from the survey, which...
Ballan students staying hydrated
BALLAN Primary School staff and students have celebrated the installation of a Central Highlands Water Choose Tap water fountain just in time for National...
Feedback wanted on reserve’s future
MEMBERS of Friends of Paddock Creek are making progress towards their new vision for the Gordon Reserve. After receiving a State Government tiny towns grant...
Create creepy crafts this Halloween
GET in the Halloween spirit at Lerderderg Library with a creepy crafts workshop. The session, to be held on Saturday 26 October from 10am until...
Opera to spread Christmas joy
A ONE act opera which tells the story of the Three Wise Men travelling to Bethlehem will be performed at Buninyong Uniting Church next...
Program upskilling regional healthcare workers
FEDERATION University researchers are helping to upskill regional and rural healthcare workers. Supported by funding from the Department of Education and Training, the Healthy Regions...
Wiggly good ambassador supports wildlife park
THE Big Red Car is rolling into the Ballarat Wildlife Park with Blue Wiggle, Lucia Field named the organisation's new conservation ambassador. The appointment is...
Region to lead nature positive future
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has co-hosted the nature and climate positive forum with the G21 Geelong Region Alliance. More than 70 representatives from local...
Artists find space to bloom
A GROUP of local artists are regularly gathering at Lerderderg library to share and discuss their work in a friendly environment. B-MAC Gallery artists' group...
Encouraging kids to get creative
HANDCRAFTED items by young entrepreneurs will be for sale at Big Apple Cafe, Bacchus Marsh, later this month. The Creative Kids Mini Market is designed...
Call out for blood and plasma donors
WITH demands for blood and plasma at record levels, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for people to become donors. The organisation is urging 100,000...