The Local

Council plans for the future of Hepburn Shire

22-05-2024

The potential rezoning of farm land to residential in East Street, Daylesford, as part of the Future Hepburn draft plans, has raised the ire of many residents in the region, along with the farming family who owns 14 hectares of the land.

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Neighbourhood park improvements next up in the ‘rat…

22-05-2024

The City of Ballarat has released the names of its local neighbourhood parks that are next slated for improvement works under an ongoing rolling program focused on improving and maintaining these local open space gems.

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Duo bring globe-trotting style to the Palais

22-05-2024

EMILY/GRANT is the formidable duo of rock loving guitarist Grant Staines and conservatorium trained pianist Emily Coyle (piano, vocals).

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Get set for open mic night at the Palais

21-05-2024

All skill levels and styles will be welcome as The Palais, Hepburn brings back Musicians' Corner Open Mic Night on the last Thursday of every month, hosted by Ben & Dan.

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Concept designs released for Brown Hill splash park, Ballarat

21-05-2024

Ballarat's Brown Hill Splash Park Precinct is a step closer to reality following the recent release of new concept designs.

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Palais to host burlesque show

21-05-2024

B Sharp Burlesk is an exciting new show with a focus on classic burlesque, traditional bump n grind, showgirl dance, vaudeville and comedic slapstick and it's headed to The Palais, Hepburn early next month.

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Chance to shape future of open spaces in Ballarat

21-05-2024

The City of Ballarat is calling for specific user groups to register to join a collaborative design workshop that will help shape the development of the city's Open Space Strategy.

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Lost girls find their way to the Palais this Saturday

20-05-2024

The Melbourne pub music scene thrived in the 80s and 90s, a vibrant era marked by the prominent presence of women and lesbian bands.

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Ballarat to host leading wool, lamb and beef conferences: early tickets open

20-05-2024

Early bird ticket sales have opened for this year's BestWool/BestLamb and BetterBeef conferences to be held on June 19-20 in Ballarat, at The Goods Shed.

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Planning for future growth in Ballarat: community consulted

20-05-2024

The City of Ballarat’s draft Growth Areas Framework Plan is now available for community consultation following the council’s recent May Planning Delegated Committee Meeting.

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When an animal disease emergency happens…

20-05-2024

When Dr Matt Boon from Prime Livestock Veterinary Services put his hand up to work on emergency animal disease outbreaks, he did it with the bigger picture in mind.

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New outdoor play space for Gisborne youngsters

19-05-2024

A new outdoor play space has been completed at Gisborne’s Manna Gum Family and Children’s Centre, providing more outdoor learning and fun for local pre-schoolers.

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Wise launches ‘Yearning’ at the Palais

19-05-2024

After winning Best Folk Work at the 2023 Music Victoria Awards, local singer-songwriter Lucy Wise is making her first visit to Palais-Hepburn this Friday, May 24 to launch her new EP, 'Yearning'.

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Get buzzy: world bee day happens tomorrow

19-05-2024

Tomorrow, May 20, marks the seventh annual World Bee Day, and this year’s focus is on the vital role bees play in global food production.

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Support for stressed renters in Macedon: Williams

19-05-2024

The state government says it's delivering on a key promise of the landmark Housing Statement, with more support for Victorian renters in the Macedon electorate experiencing rental stress.

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Storms, floods, insurance and you – free information sessions

18-05-2024

Next month ARC Justice and the Macedon Ranges Shire Council will host two free information sessions to help residents manage the insurance process during emergencies.

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Ballarat business community set to benefit from council agreement

18-05-2024

The City of Ballarat council has approved a three-year funding and service agreement with Commerce Ballarat to the total of $415,725 to help support the not-for-profit organisation.

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Wheatsheaf local tackles long ride for prostate cancer

18-05-2024

From next Saturday May 25 until the 1st of June, Wheatsheaf local David Robertson will be tackling in the Long Ride for Prostate Cancer.

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Escaped burn-offs ignite a reminder for landowners

18-05-2024

Following a year that saw CFA volunteers respond to 815 incidents caused by escaped burn-offs, fire crews are now urging landowners to take extra precautions before lighting up.

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Hepburn Shire Council overturns officers’ recommendation on planning permit

17-05-2024

The Hepburn Shire Council has overturned a planning officer recommendation on a permit application for a dwelling at Dry Diggings in a 4-3 split decision, amid concerns existing zoning is being ignored.

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