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Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a woman was located deceased in South Morang early last week.

Victoria’s livestock industries are fortunate to be free of most of the serious diseases that affect animals in other parts of the world.

The CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, last week released a comprehensive report on findings from one of the largest national surveys examining Australian attitudes towards mining.

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 26-year-old man following the fatal stabbing of another man in Geelong last week.

A team of Australian researchers has described a new species of now-extinct sawfly from an extremely well-preserved fossil found in central NSW. 

The critical role of research infrastructure in addressing complex global challenges - from climate change and food sustainability to pandemic preparedness and understanding the universe - will be explored in the world’s leading research infrastructure conference taking place in Brisbane, Australia, this December.

A Mount Franklin farmer who last year held a knife to the ribs of a staff member at Daylesford's Baker's Delight, in an unsuccessful bid to steal money from the business, has this week received a jail term.

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is gathering environmental entrepreneurs across the Indo-Pacific region in a Demo Day to showcase their innovative solutions to tackle plastic waste.

If you're passionate about taking action on climate change and helping the community reduce greenhouse gas emissions, then the Hepburn Shire's Z-NET Roundtable may be for you.

Volunteer emergency services organisations in the state electorate of Macedon have received a funding boost as part of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants.

Australia's federal government has announced a $15 million relief fund to support regional and community news organisations.

Horse safety during bushfire events will be in the spotlight with the CFA recently announced as EQUITANA’s 2024 official community partner.

Central Highlands Water says the installation of a new Choose Tap water fountain at the Ballarat Wildlife Park earlier this month aims to help promote more sustainable practices.

This year’s Victorian fire season has already officially begun with fire restrictions coming into force in some parts of the state this week.

Applications have now opened for the Victorian state government's local history grants program.

As part of Positive Ageing Month, the Hepburn Shire Council hosted a suite of events to remind residents of the creative and diverse ways they can stay connected socially.  

Daylesford and the wider community are preparing to come together to mark the anniversary of last November's tragic car crash that claimed the lives of five people.

Special zones where buyers and sellers can more safely exchange items that have been purchased online have been established outside 35 24-hour police stations across Victoria.

His Majesty King Charles III visited CSIRO’s National Bushfire Behaviour Research Laboratory in Canberra last week, fueled by his passion for the environment and interest in climate change impacts. 

Annual fire prevention activities in areas managed by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council are ramping up in coming weeks, aiming to keep grass low and trees a safe distance away from powerlines. 

If you've ever thought of keeping your own small flock of backyard chickens, an afternoon workshop coming up at the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre next month may just be for you.

The Container Deposit Scheme machine in Creswick will be now open both Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm (for a three-month trial) giving locals who are keen to recycle more time to bring their eligible drink containers.

The Hepburn Shire Council is calling for nominations from the community to acknowledge the people and groups working to make the Hepburn Shire a great place to live, work and play.

Hepburn Shire residents and property  owners can dispose of green waste for free at transfer stations in Daylesford,  Creswick and Trentham during November.