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With fire restrictions easing in some parts of the state, and calm autumn conditions, many planned burns are expected to take place over the coming weeks, upsetting many local residents who suffer from asthma and others who hold concerns about the practice.

The Newstead Arts Hub is inviting people to roll up for its upcoming Newstead station open day on Saturday April 22.

New research shines a light on Australian farmer mental health with saddening statistics around self-harm and suicide, sparking calls for government support and industry-wide collaboration to create farmer-to-farmer support networks across the country.

VicHealth is partnering with community groups and organisations across Victoria to give 180 local ideas a "jump start" in creating vibrant, active and connected communities of young people.

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council says it's inviting public feedback on its new Local Law and Shire-wide Footpath Plan, while the long-term vision of key recreation reserves was also finalised at last month's Scheduled Council Meeting.

The state government says it's building more amenities for people with disability, with councils, tourism attractions and local not for profits, all encouraged to apply for grants to build changing places facilities in Macedon.

Australia’s favourite eucalypt for 2023 has been chosen on the tenth anniversary of National Eucalypt Day. For the sixth consecutive year, thousands of gumnuts cast their vote throughout last month. With competition even closer than previous years, the 2023 Eucalypt of the Year is revealed to be Angophora costata: Sydney Red Gum.

Lancefield’s Lost Watering Hole brewery is keeping tourism flowing in the Macedon Ranges with its recently completed brewery and restaurant now open.

A total of $4.4 million in grants is on offer to help volunteers and the next generation of Victorians in caring for the state’s precious environment and biodiversity.

The cost of using V/Line public transport is now hitting the hip pockets of regional travellers less hard with the state government's new regional fare cap now in effect.

Commuters in Gisborne, Kyneton and Riddells Creek will find it easier to park, catch the train and travel – with works to build new and upgraded car parking spaces at the train stations now complete.

A man and woman have been arrested after an extended follow in a vehicle with an allegedly stolen trailer in recent days.

Moonee Valley Crime Investigation Unit detectives have in recent days arrested a man following an investigation into an alleged text message scam.

A 35-year-old man has had his drivers' license suspended, after allegedly driving almost six times over the legal limit in Taylors Lakes on March 23.

A Ballarat duo has been charged over a crime spree across Victoria and regional NSW involving the theft of two firearms, 10 cars, and approximately $75,000 worth of jewellery.

All foot and stomach... If any zoological name was totally descriptive ‘gastropod’ (stomach foot) surelysums up the gardener’s oldest foe - snails and slugs - undoubtedly among the oldest of the common garden pests.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Morwell man John Swiety.

Central Highlands Water has donated $10,918, raised by team members, to Water Aid Australia in recognition of World Water Day which took place on March 22.

If you need to 'spend a penny' or get changed for a swim or other sporty activity at Creswick's beautiful Calembeen Park then you will no doubt notice the facilities to hand have recently become quite a bit swankier than they use to be.

A RECENT trip to Lorne bought back some memories of 2020. You remember, the beginning of the pandemic.

SOME things just make you smile. Like driving past the PISS OFF AUSNET sign mowed into the hill on the way to Creswick.

COUNTRY Press Australia president Andrew Manuel says the Media Innovation and the Civic Future of Australia’s Country Press report, released late last month, highlights the essential role local papers play in serving their communities and delivering civic journalism.

A beautiful dawn Service at St George's Lake just out of Creswick is among the various Easter time services which are scheduled in the Hepburn Shire area.

Hi there, I am Tasia, a Jack Russell/whippet. I am a girl, just 13 years young and came to the shelter because my owner sadly passed away.