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Social connectivity and a good book: queer book club chapter for Daylesford

21-06-2024

The new Daylesford chapter of Queer Book Club has started with a good turnout late last month.

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The Stones

21-06-2024

A nasty, weekly weather forecast, was the focus of my and Susan’s attention preceding this very major concert, and was the main reason for our extended trip to The Big Apple.

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Maldon wants to warm up winter

21-06-2024

The weather may be cooling down but Maldon is determined to warm up with its annual Maldon in Winter Festival starting today and running through to July 14.

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Toe tapping Celtic music

21-06-2024

Half Light, the duo of Rennie Pearson and Bob McNeill, is coming to play at The Palais Hepburn tonight Friday, June 21 at 7.30pm.

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Celebrate winter solstice at Creswick

20-06-2024

It’s time to tap your inner druid, commune with your alternate mystical self, and warm up beside the dancing flames as Creswick’s Park Lake sets the scene for the town’s annual Winter Solstice bonfire.

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Oscar Wilde play reading at the Courthouse, Creswick

20-06-2024

Creswick Theatre Company is inviting everyone to get along to its play reading at the Courthouse this Sunday afternoon.

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Major swimming event to make a splash in Ballarat

20-06-2024

Swimmers from across Victoria are set to converge on Ballarat this weekend as the 2024 Victorian Relay Competition comes to town.

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Time extension on strategy consultation: a closer look

19-06-2024

The consultation period on Hepburn Shire Council’s draft Township Structure Plans and Rural Hepburn strategy has been extended to June 26.

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Planting seeds: a chat with Patrice O’Shea (OAM)

19-06-2024

Coomoora’s Patrice O’Shea recently received an Order of Australia Medal in the General Division for services to the environment and secondary education in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

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Jo Huf concert at local arts hub

19-06-2024

Newstead Railway Arts Hub is hosting a concert by local artist – Jo Huf on Friday evening, July 5.

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Time running out for say on Ballarat’s draft footpath plan

19-06-2024

The community has just a few days remaining to provide feedback on the City of Ballarat's Draft Footpath Construction Strategy.

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Shortage of skilled plant breeders could impact global food security

18-06-2024

A lack of scientists specialised in plant breeding could lead to ‘dire’ food security implications in Australia, and around the world, according to new research conducted across three continents. 

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Climate concerns: Trends in Australian snow

18-06-2024

As the 2024 snow season gets started, concerns about historical trends and future projections are raising issues for alpine risk management.

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Charges following Facebook marketplace scam

18-06-2024

Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man and a woman in relation to an elaborate Facebook Marketplace scam last month.

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Daylesford & Hepburn United Soccer Club joins cultural change program

18-06-2024

The Daylesford & Hepburn United Soccer Club will participate in the Act@Play cultural change initiative this year following its successful application to be part of the program.

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RAW Arts Awards announces young creative talent

17-06-2024

Talented young creatives have recently been recognised at the City of Greater Bendigo's 2024 RAW Arts Awards at a special presentation held last night at The Capital with the Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf.

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Move it or lose it … Heathcote

17-06-2024

Healthy Loddon Campaspe, a State Government-funded initiative aimed at improving health outcomes in the region, is launching two new activations in Heathcote to encourage incidental and affordable physical activity in Heathcote.

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Foam fit-out to protect firefighters

17-06-2024

Thousands of firefighters will be better protected on the frontline with a new foam fit out on all of CFA’s ultralight vehicles.

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Congratulations for Cr O’Rourke

17-06-2024

City of Greater Bendigo councillors and staff have congratulated Cr Margaret O’Rourke OAM, who recently received the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the community in the King’s Birthday Honours List. 

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Police rule the roads during Operation Regal

16-06-2024

More than 7000 offences were detected during a major road safety effort over this month's King’s Birthday long weekend.

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Community garden project launched at Sebastopol library

16-06-2024

On the rear deck of the Sebastopol library, a community garden is sprouting to life and providing vital skills and knowledge, as well as building community cohesion.

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CFA fleet boost with 25 new pumpers

16-06-2024

Twenty-five new pumpers will be added to CFA’s fleet which help brigades better protect and serve their communities.

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Ballarat winter fest helping hip-pocket

16-06-2024

It’s time to dust off the winter coat, pull on the beanie and embrace the cold – the Ballarat Winter Festival is coming.

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Emergency services call out to donate blood

15-06-2024

The CFA is encouraging its members and the community to roll up their sleeves to save lives for the 2024 Emergency Services Blood Drive.

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