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Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the alleged theft of more than $1.25 million worth of jewellery, during a burglary in the Eildon area in December.

Hepburn Shire Council says repairs to the Creswick Town Hall are progressing well, with recent fine weather providing ideal conditions for masonry and render restoration to the building exterior, along with replacement of roofing and spouting sections.

Major Collision Investigation Unit and Professional Standards Command detectives are reviewing an investigation into a two-car collision in Kyneton in January that has now turned fatal,

Building works have begun at Old Kyneton Primary School with the first stage of the site’s tranformation into a creative community hub now under way.

Kingston Road intersection works are expected to have been completed by early this month with affected verges to be revegetated in late autumn.

The Macedon Ranges Shire says its war on waste will continue full steam ahead as it celebrates the third year of its four-bin system

Moonee Valley Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after a woman was pushed to the ground and struck to the face during an attempted robbery in Avondale Heights in February.

Glyn Roberts, current director of the Castlemaine State Festival has announced that the 2023 iteration of the premiere arts event will be his last in the director’s chair. After six years, he will be stepping down next month.

The Glenlyon Cemetery Trust in the Hepburn Shire is getting a $2,880 state government grant which will be used to buy a purpose built trailer.

Odessa at Leaver's Hotel in Creswick is bracing as it prepares to host The Leather Lungs as part of this weekend's ChillOut program, that's spreading its rainbow-coloured wings well beyond Daylesford for this year's festival.

Officers from Altona Police are investigating an affray which occurred on the Westgate Freeway last month.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have been investigating a fatal crash which occurred in Murtoa last Tuesday morning, February 28.

A man has died following a collision involving a car and a garbage truck in Dalyston last Tuesday morning.

Water Police Squad with the assistance of the police Air Wing have rescued three men in distress from a yacht in Bass Strait in recent days.

An on-farm emissions action plan ilot aims to help Victorian farmers reduce on-farm emissions with grant support funding from a pool of up to $5 million.

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council has announced it willstart scheduled works to reconstruct a section of Jennings Street in Kyneton this month.

Shepparton Divisional Response Unit detectives seized cannabis plants worth more than a $1M in Orrvale in recent days.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man in recent days, following a fatal collision that happened in Caulfield South last year and claimed the life of an elderly man.

A woman was held down by members of the public until police arrived following an alleged carjacking in Hamlyn Heights in recent days.

One of the joys of having a fully organic, chemical-free garden is the amazing number of wildlife, both avian and and microscopic.

Local grassroots sports and active recreation clubs and organisationsare being urged to get on the front foot and apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise.

Hanging Rock is the backdrop for Craft Market's Hanging Rock Market.

An additional consultation report into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West project has been released in recent days by the Australian Energy Market Operator and Transgrid.