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...
Hospital appeal for saving lives
GRAMPIANS Health has launched its 'give local, for care, close to home' tax appeal which will support the purchase of priority medical equipment. The launch...
Award winners visit wildlife
THE winners of this year's Central Highlands Water education competition were celebrated at the Ballarat Wildlife Park last week. Goodstart Early Learning Mount Helen won...
Partnership for First Nations leadership
A THREE-year partnership has been announced between Community Bank Buninyong and the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation. The two organisations will work together for three years...
Fed Uni records $81 million loss
FEDERATION University Australia's annual report shows the institution recorded an eighty-one-million-dollar deficit last year. The annual report was tabled at Victorian Parliament earlier this month...
‘Everyone’s a winner’ in world heritage bid
THE bid to have the Victorian Goldfields listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site will be discussed at the Eureka Centre later this month. City...
New standards for local government
THE State Government has introduced new legislation which aims to improve council governance and integrity standards within local governments. The reform of the Local Government...
Junior School ignites curiosity and compassion
In the Junior School at Ballarat Grammar, there is a commitment to a holistic learning experience. This is deeply ingrained in the school values and...
ELC fosters lifelong learning.
Jenny's Early Learning Centres have been a consistent part of Early Childhood Education in Bendigo for more than 16 years, and they joined the...
Escape to Wonderland at Kryal Castle
FALL down the rabbit hole this month at Kryal Castle with a visit from Alice in Wonderland's magical characters. The program is underway and will...
Film festival celebrates 30 years
THE community of Buninyong is preparing to roll out the red carpet for the thirtieth anniversary of the annual Film Festival. Seven Australian and international...