Leading the nation in cardiac arrest survival, Victorians can boast that their paramedics are among the best in the world. Whether in the city, bush, snow or at sea, Ambulance Victoria’s range of highly skilled paramedics are equipped to respond to all emergencies, providing world-leading out of hospital emergency care to those who need it. […]

Sports Central and FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport are proud to be launching the Central Highlands Coaches Collective. Taking place on Wednesday, July 22 at Federation University’s Mount Helen Campus, the Central Highlands Coaches Collective seeks to bring together current and aspiring coaches and leaders from the Central Highlands region. An insightful evening to be […]

Well here I am again penning another article for you, the reader, to enjoy… This time I’ll be featuring five plants with scented foliage for the garden and listing several others you might like to try and track down. 1. Backhousia citriodora (lemon-scented myrtle) is a medium to large tree that belongs to the botanical […]

Glenlyon schools Glenlyon is noted for having been a gold-mining area with the original settlement of the town dating back to 1846. At one time Glenlyon had three schools operating: a State School No. 266, Rae’s Hill School No. 1294 (Private) and Burke No. 1677. Rae’s Hill No. 1294 was opened on July 11, 1870 […]

One of last month’s rescued animals at the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter was a tawny frogmouth. This bird was found trapped in a stormwater pipe, which was positioned vertically into the ground. Jon Rowdon from the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter thinks that the bird probably went down into the pipe looking for food. Contrary to popular opinion […]

Words from friend Maia Irell “This beautiful man, Petrus Spronk meant so much to all of us together and apart. As Tina (Banitska) said, we’ve lost the patriarch of our town. Friend, son, father, uncle, brother, beloved artist, thinker, disciplined Do-er. Ceramic bowls, casts of pears, of rabbits, mud balls, sand sculptures, mirrors of birds […]

Hepburn Shire Council chief executive officer Bradley Thomas served his notice on Monday, June 29. Mr Thomas started with the council in 2019 and has held the role of CEO since 2021. Mayor Cr Tony Clark thanked Mr Thomas for his leadership and contribution to the council and the Hepburn Shire community. “I want to […]

Hepburn Shire Council has partnered with mecwacare to host over 30 workshops across the shire to help people over 55 to stay healthy, independent, and connected as they age. The mecwacare Healthy Ageing Workshops are designed to support residents with practical, easy to understand information on topics that matter, from nutrition and heart health to […]

Destination Central Victoria has appointed Joel Chadwick as its new chief executive officer. Mr Chadwick joins DCV from Tourism Midwest Victoria, where he has held a number of senior leadership roles including Visitor Economy acting executive manager. He is also chair of Australian Regional Tourism. Mr Chadwick was born in Maryborough and has held key […]

So, the build is well underway. Nah, just joking. We did however have a call from the building administration person to ask where we would like the gas bottles. We said out the back, away from the front road, so that no-one could see them, along with the other bits and bobs like aircon etc. […]

Hi there, I am Crackers, no, all good, that’s just my name. I am just six months old so getting used to human companionship but making steady progress. I am a little timid and prefer to take things at my own pace and observe from a safe distance. But once I get to know you […]

In this column, in the last edition, I wrote that Hepburn Shire Council CEO Bradley Thomas said the council was doing its best and just needed more time. That was after the Community Satisfaction Survey came out saying the council’s overall performance score was the worst in 10 years. I said I knew plenty of […]