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Diversity brings new perspective for this rural brigade

24-03-2024

Three new recruits have helped to reinvigorate the Shepparton East Brigade and also assisted in educating newly settled migrants.

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Brigade prepares to help this Good Friday

24-03-2024

A traumatic bus incident last year inspired the Eynesbury Fire Brigade to raise money for the annual Good Friday Appeal.

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Gosti brings world music to CresFest

24-03-2024

World music is something Gosti does well.

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Chance to help the CFA in Mallacoota this Easter

23-03-2024

The CFA is calling for interested members headed to Mallacoota this coming Easter to lend a hand in the Vols on Hols program as tens of thousands of visitors are set to make their way to the region.

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Melisande brings French Quebec flavour to CresFest

23-03-2024

Hailing from Québec, Canada, Melisande is among the headliner acts headed to CresFest next month.

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Intercultural garden grows closer to reality

23-03-2024

A prominent new garden that will celebrate Ballarat's diverse cultural backgrounds has taken a major step towards completion.

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Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse to bring ancient language alive at CresFest

23-03-2024

Ancient language, contemporary music and poignant stories will come together when Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse perform at CresFest next month.

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Breaker, breaker: radio roll-out for CFA

22-03-2024

The CFA is set to deliver more than 18,000 new radios across the state in order to improve brigades’ communication in the field.

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Water bombing aircraft put to the test

22-03-2024

Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future.

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Autumn festival returns to Macedon Ranges

22-03-2024

The award-winning Autumn Festival returns this April, showcasing towns across the Macedon Ranges through a range of new and returning trails, events, activities and participating business specials.

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Time to register Fido and Fluffy

22-03-2024

Pet owners in Ballarat are being gently reminded that pet registrations fall due on April 10 for renewals and new pets.

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Feel the harmony as Ballarat celebrates all things multicultural

21-03-2024

Ballarat celebrates all things multicultural as the city hosts its annual Harmony Festival from this Friday March 15 through to March 27.

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Opportunity for Wendouree cyclists, walkers

21-03-2024

Work has begun to explore opportunities to make Ballarat's Forest Street in Wendouree safer, more enjoyable and more accessible for people walking and cycling.

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Community survey to shape Romsey Hotel gaming machine submission

21-03-2024

Romsey residents – and those living within five kilometres of the Romsey Hotel – are being invited to complete a survey relating to an application for gaming machines, to help inform the Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s submission to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC).

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New members needed for Ballarat heritage advisory committee

21-03-2024

The City of Ballarat Heritage Advisory Committee is currently seeking new members from the community.

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Ballarat bikie shooting probe

20-03-2024

Detectives from the Echo Taskforce have this week released CCTV as part of their investigation into the non-fatal shooting of a senior member of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) in Ballarat last year.

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Police investigate caravan thefts in Bendigo

20-03-2024

Police are investigating the theft of two caravans from Bendigo in recent days.

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Women of soul at Palais, Hepburn

20-03-2024

For one show only, Australia’s premier collective of female songwriters and performers, Women of Soul, bring their soul revue to the Palais Hepburn Springs on Sunday March 24.

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Drag tribute to Tina Turner at the Palais

20-03-2024

A Night With Tina is a fun, action-packed and loving drag tribute to R&B, rock and pop icon Tina Turner and it's happening at the Palais, Hepburn on Friday March 29.

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Creswick gets cracking for firey championships

19-03-2024

Creswick Fire Brigade’s senior running team may lack in numbers, but their dedication and positivity in the lead-up to the State Firefighter Championships certainly makes up for it.

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Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham – Birdsong tour

19-03-2024

Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham have created a sacred place in the hearts of those who cross their path with their candid and charming music and storytelling.

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Fernery unveiled…

19-03-2024

The Ballarat Botanical Gardens Fernery is now open to residents and visitors after landscaping works were completed.

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New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians

19-03-2024

Just three months as a CFA volunteer and Smythesdale Fire Brigade member Lisa Thompson has already put her hand up to assist in a Grampians strike team for her first campaign fire last month.

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Nod to Surfe at this year’s Be Hear Now muso development gig

18-03-2024

The participants in Ballarat's esteemed live music development program Be Hear Now have been announced for 2024.

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