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In our April 11 edition, we reported on a group, Rethink The Rex, calling on Hepburn Shire Council to change its mind about the Daylesford building.

In our May 9, 2022 edition we reported that the Daylesford Field & Game Club could return to the Glenlyon Reserve.

Looking back over the year that was, we've particularly enjoyed recalling the stories and people behind the images that made the front of The Local. Here are a few of our favs that fronted up throughout '22!

In our March 14 edition, we reported on Bullarto Primary School Principal Jo Pegg and her induction onto the Hepburn Shire's Heather Mutimer Honour Roll.

Welcome to 2023. As is our custom for the first edition of a new year, this edition of The Local is all about looking back. but with the story of the sale of The Rex breaking over the past couple of weeks, we felt it was one we could not miss.

In our February 14, 2022 edition we reported on volunteer extraordinaire Danny Moynihan and his appointment as Hepburn Shire's 2022 Citizen ofthe Year.

Police say they're alarmed at the number of drivers who were recently caught breaking road rules during the first week of Operation Roadwise.

Local aspiring poets will have a unique chance to hone their creative technique when the Gisborne library hosts award-winning poet and writer Lorraine Marwood for a sampler of poetry styles, techniques and inspirations later this month.

Police were left shaking their heads after two mates began racing each other in front of them in recent days, they report.

Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after more than $1.25 million worth of jewellery was stolen during a burglary last month.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly travelling at double the speed limit in Shepparton early Christmas morning.

Police from VIPER Taskforce have in recent days arrested two men following an ongoing investigation into drugs allegedly being sold on social media platforms.

The Real Gardens of Lyonville is an event to gladen the heart of all who appreciate good gardens and gardening - and it's set for Sunday, March 26 2023 from 10am – 4pm.

Police have arrested a woman following the alleged theft of a therapy dog in Essendon on Christmas Eve

Acclaimed Castlemaine author Alex Miller will be discussing his new novel, A brief affair, with Prue Mansfield in a special event coming up at Bendigo Library.

Police officers from the Mounted Branch had rescued two sisters on Monday night earlier this week following reports they were struggling in waters off St Kilda Pier

The annual Lyonville Woodchop will be held on Saturday, February 4 from 10.30am at the Lyonville Hall.

The Hepburn Shire's new draft Disability Action Plan is now open for public review and response.

Police were preparing a report for the Coroner following the death of a young man in Lorne on Christmas evening.

Dragon Dance is a story of hope, resilience and creativity, and a celebration of Bendigo's much-loved Chinese dragons and a special event is this month offering central Victorian locals a chance to hear first-hand from its creators.

A 42-year-old driver was arrested after allegedly hitting a police officer while trying to avoid a breath-testing site at Bacchus Marsh last Sunday (Christmas) night

Two people were guided to safety by the Air Wing after their jet ski ran aground off Blind Bight on Christmas evening.

Castlemaine's public library is hosting a unique free event celebrating the nation's first ever anthology of trans and gender-diverse writing, a pioneering contribution to Australian l

Goldfields Crime Investigation Unit detectives are now appealing for public assistance after rare records and music equipment worth about $150,000 were stolen during a burglary in Castlemaine earlier this year.