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The Board chair of Grampians Health Bill Brown has resigned in recent days amid public media reports of budget blowouts and healthcare shortfalls beleaguering the service.

Part of Ballarat’s program of free entertainment in the lead up to Christmas, The Nelson Six will perform live in Sturt Street on Sunday December 22 from noon to 2pm.

The City of Ballarat has launched a $6.294 million major road maintenance blitz to improve local roads.

The RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are working together to improve the security of Victorian farms and regional properties following a rise in crime, with the regional areas of Ararat, Horsham, Latrobe and Mildura, among the top five highest Local Government Areas for criminal incidents and recorded offences.  

An RACV online poll has revealed most Victorians are confused about the legal use of car horns.

Growing environmental concerns have driven a surge in bioplastics, but unclear labelling for disposal is creating challenges, according to a new report from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO. 

This year marks an exciting milestone for the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) as it celebrates 30 years of service to the community.  

The Hepburn Shire Youth Advisory Group is hosting a Pool Party Extravaganza at the Daylesford public outdoor pool next Monday December 16.

A new report from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has projected Australia’s hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing (HEM) sector could generate $1.7 billion in revenue and create nearly 4000 jobs by 2050. 

Encountering a snake on your property or in the wild can be daunting and at this time of eyar it’s well worth going over some ways to maintain your property and manage any snake encounters, so you and your pets can stay safe.

The axing of service kills for smaller numbers of stock at a central Victorian abattoir has  left many local farmers struggling to find alternative abattoirs.

You know things are warming up and Christmas is almost here when the public pool season starts.

Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike.

The Hepburn Shire Council has announced a series of workshops to help local community groups successfully apply for grants.

Local musicians and artists will be presenting a program of live entertainment in Castlemaine's Mechanics Lane this summer.

The Giant Christmas Bauble is back in Ballarat this Christmas season.

I enjoy travel as much as imparting a cautionary tale. So you can't imagine my joy at our latest travel adventure. Hmmm.  

We flew into LA a few weeks ago and my first thought was tipping the staff. This is a costly consideration considering the exchange rate and the 20 per cent of the bill expected.

This is one of my fav Clunes walks. It’s a slight adaptation of a loop walk that appears in a newly released brochure detailing several choice walks and saunters in and around the Clunes township. More on that later.

AN increasing demand for strong IT skills being placed on the region's healthcare professionals is refelected in a new pilot project set to run through to the middle of next year.

The stage is set for a new and more inclusive era for patrons and performers  at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat.  

Over the past decade there has been an average of 8000 Miner's Right licences sold in Victoria each year.

The CFA is warning farmers of the dangers of rain-affected haystacks after heavy rainfalls of 40 to 100mm were recently recorded across parts of the state.

The vibrant work of Jennifer England will be part of the upcoming Daylesford Arts pop-up at 94  Vincent Street, Daylesford from December 13 – 15.