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Bluehouse headed to The Palais

14-08-2023

Bluehouse has earned a reputation for folk pop with grunt.

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New Airservices Australia Board appointees

14-08-2023

The federal transport minister, Member for Ballarat Catherine King has announced the appointment of Air Marshall (Ret’d) Melvin Hupfeld (pictured above) AO DSC and Ms Nicolle Connelly to the board of Airservices Australia.

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Restoring native grasses for drought resilient farms

14-08-2023

Greening Australia and Nukunu Wapma Thura Aboriginal Corporation are working on a project to harvest and plant native seeds to improve the drought resilience of farms in the Mid-North and Flinders regions of South Australia.

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Levelling the playing field in emergency situations

14-08-2023

Research shows that people with a disability are two to four times more likely to die in a disaster than the general population.

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Iconic Aussie rock band, Starts, to play The Palais

13-08-2023

Iconic Australian country rock band Stars will play the Palais Hepburn on Saturday September 9.

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Identical twin brothers follow strides to become Captain

13-08-2023

As identical twin brothers, there was always competition growing up, but as soon the Drennan duo hit CFA, their purpose became solely focused on serving their communities.

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Work ramps up on the New Fitzroy River Bridge

13-08-2023

The first sections of deck for the New Fitzroy River Bridge, in northern WA, are on track to be installed next month, federal infrastructure minister, Member for Ballarat, Catherine King says.

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Nominations open for 2024 King’s Birthday Honours

13-08-2023

It’s time to recognise a CFA member you believe deserves to be honoured by nominating them for an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours.

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Firey’s commitment to helping others

12-08-2023

Inverloch Fire Brigade’s 1st Lieutenant Matthew King has been making blood donations for around a decade now, and he’s kept this habit up for this year’s Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Drive.

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Engineer’s lasting legacy to improve land

12-08-2023

Respected environmental engineer John Mann was born and raised on a farm near Geelong, where he first discovered the profound impact of environmental conservation.

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The Local Podcast August 14 edition

12-08-2023

The latest Local Podcast is now on our website where we discuss what is in the next edition of The Local

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Flagship storm waste facility nominated for another award

12-08-2023

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council's flagship storm waste facility has been shortlisted in the EPA Waste Prevention & Reduction category at the 2023 Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Tidy Towns & Cities Sustainability Award.

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Plans progress for Lancefield’s new kinder

12-08-2023

Improved early years services are a step closer for Lancefield, with planning progressing on a new kindergarten and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) building due to open in 2024.

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Local farmers encouraged to apply for award-winning course

11-08-2023

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council's award-winning Holistic Grazing Management course will return in September, with local farmers encouraged to participate and learn about sustainable farming practices.

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Replacement of the flood-damaged footbridge

11-08-2023

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council says it's working closely with its insurance provider to prioritise replacing the flood-damaged Jacksons Creek footbridge in Gisborne.

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Council turns to community to drive towns’ future

11-08-2023

The Hepburn Shire Council is seeking volunteers to join a Community Engagement Pool to provide input into the future of the shire’s townships.

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Power of teamwork …

11-08-2023

The last day of July featured a successful training day organised by Bayswater Fire Brigade, with several CFA and FRV brigades joining forces to showcase the power of teamwork.

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Longserving firie becomes first woman to captain Sorrento brigade

10-08-2023

Michelle Croad has called Sorrento home her entire life, and now after an impressive 26-year stint at the local brigade as a dedicated firefighter she has officially taken over the reins as captain.

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Leader needed for top high speed rail job

10-08-2023

The Albanese Government has begun the search for Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive the nation’s new High Speed Rail Authority.

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Wild horse shooting proposal for Kosciuszko National Park

10-08-2023

The Invasive Species Council has welcomed Monday's announcement that the NSW government is consulting on changes to the Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Heritage Management Plan to allow aerial shooting as a method to reduce feral horse numbers.

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Celebrate our remarkable local women

10-08-2023

Each year the Hepburn Shire Council pays tribute to remarkable women through nominations to the Heather Mutimer Honour Roll, and nominations are now open for 2024 inductees.

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The Lyonville bake off is back

09-08-2023

It's time to hit the kitchen and get practicing for the Lyonville Bake Off.

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Sense of community: rural brigade hosts open day

09-08-2023

Hepburn Rural Fire Brigade has hosted a community open day with the introduction of a new light tanker to its fleet - and a special commemoration.

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Be informed: Macedon Ranges on Voice to Parliament

09-08-2023

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council has reinforced a commitment to help locals residents make their own well informed and carefully considered choice in the nation's upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum.

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