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The state's Police Air Wing located a man and a woman who were lost on Mount Buller last Sunday night March 12

Clunes locals and visitors will soon have less excuse to delay exercise. The town is getting...

Melbourne East Neighbourhood Policing Team are appealing for public assistance following an affray at Federation Square in late January.

For love of a rose The incredible story of the creation of a magnificent hybrid rose that brought love to its creators, peace and new life to a war-torn world and, ultimately gave inspiration for Antonia Ridge’s heartwarming novel...

Forest Fire Management Victoria says it intends t take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions to undertake planned burns across the Midlands district in the coming weeks to reduce the threat of bushfires to the community.

Americana meets the Palais, Hepburn Springs come Easter Saturday when The Rechords take to the stage to do what they do best.

A thrilling boxing event is coming to Daylesford on Sunday, March 26 with the Wombat Fight Club Boxing Trials.

THE site of the old Trentham Police Station on Camp Street is getting a makeover.

Hi there. I’m Minka and I’m a smart, friendly young gal, just five months old. As you can tell from my mugshot, I’m a spunky brindle and white staffy/bull arab cross.

KYLE was asked an interesting question the other day. Someone was wondering why we cover some festivals/events and not others.

AS AN adolescent, Sheila Fitzpatrick challenged her father, including questioning his view on the Soviet Union. Being a socialist, he was hopeful that it was achieving something like socialism...

THE world has gone and gotten into a “woke” tangle of unpicking history and misunderstanding around every corner.

"When I play, my instrument becomes the extension of my soul.” This is a quote from internationally acclaimed solo violinist, Alexandre Da Costa, currently one of the top and most sought-after violinists and soloists in the world and headed to Daylesford to perform this month.

Newstead is a dynamic centre for artists of all stripes and once again the little town that punches above its weight when it comes to creativity is inviting people to visit its studios and exhibition spaces over three weekend

WORKING in her attractive little Springmount studio, just out of Creswick, ceramicist Kim Haughie draws much of her inspiration from the region and its diversity of beautiful natural shapes and textures. This talented ceramicist creates functional pieces that are as much purposeful, practical items to be used and appreciated every day as they are unique works of art.

IF you like a good brew...Espresso, filter, pour over, batch or cold brew. If you like your coffee you’ll love Daylesford’s Brew Jays. This new kid on the block...

Kyneton’s Botanic Gardens will once again host Puppy Pride, an event to celebrate puppies and bring together the LGBTIQA+ community, their friends, families and fur babies.

The Kyneton Horticultural Society is hosting its annual Autumn Flower Show next month.

As the April 5 deadline for submissions looms, The Hepburn Shire Council is urging the community to make a submission on the latest consultation report into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) project.

DAYLESFORD'S Repair Café is alive and kicking after hiccups caused by Covid. Over the past 12 months the café has stopped almost half a tonne (482kgs) of household items from ending up in landfill.

COMMUNITY groups keen to get their own community battery, fed by clean renewable energy, up and going need to make sure they know their stuff first.

Elizabeth Huxtable is a former Daylesford resident and has written a memoir about her time in the town while parenting her daughter with disabilities, Lucy.

Open Gardens Victoria will open the Presbytery at Clunes and the Vale Hill House in nearby Ullina on the weekend of March 25 and 26...

At Trentham East, St Patrick’s Day is now an annual, modern and weekend celebration of the best of Irish culture.