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The state government is making another major investment in Victoria’s freight rail network, boosting safety and reliability, while enabling producers to transport their product quicker and cheaper to port and to market.

Extensive weed control works have been conducted along Hickmans Creek near Mt Cole to prevent the spread of invasive plants as part of the Good Neighbour program.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council will be lighting up Kyneton Town Hall in the Ukrainian colours every evening from Friday 6 May until Thursday 12 May as a sign of solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine.

WHO would guess that to some people big storms and bushfires are almost welcome? The measured pleasure they get is because these disasters may laying bare secrets tucked away in the bush, such as century old timber-getting tramways in the Wombat state forest.

The State Government is revitalising Central Goldfields Art Gallery with major works underway set to transform Maryborough as a must-stop destination for visitors.

In a world-first for golf, the Men’s and Women’s Australian Opens will be played together on the world-famous Melbourne Sandbelt from 1-4 December, with support from the State Government.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Draft Council Plan outlines key priorities and supports the achievement of the Community Vision. It is reviewed annually and the Year Two draft highlights specific actions Council will undertake in 2022/23. It links to the draft budget for 2022/23, which aims to provide a high level of works and services to the community, while keeping rates as low as possible.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is delighted with the announcement by the Federal Coalition Government to fund $871,163 towards the award-winning mental health program Youth Live4Life as part of their National Suicide Prevention and Leadership Support grant programme.

The State Government is helping to put Victoria’s innovative small-scale and craft producers on the foodie map and showcasing the exceptional food and drink they have to offer.

The State Government’s new senior secondary school certificates will combine the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) from next year – making sure every young Victorian gets the education they need for the career they want.

The State Government is supporting another local food producer to make new products, boost sales in international markets and respond to supply chain risks.

Today Labor Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, announced applications have opened for grants through the $1 million men’s sheds program.

Ballarat is set to mark IDAHOBIT Day (May 17th) with a very special Outdoor Cinema event at the Ballarat Showgrounds – Drive-In Pride.

Acting Minister for Small Business Martin Pakula has announced $5 million in rebates is available in the latest round of the successful Small Business Digital Adaptation Program.

Cyclists of all ages and abilities will soon be able to hit new mountain bike trails in Creswick.

The state government is tackling climate change with 210,000 new trees being planted in the west of Melbourne by November, growing green spaces, driving down pollution and creating jobs.

The state government is expanding training for solar workers as part of Free TAFE, helping support the booming solar sector to cut emissions and slash power prices for more Victorian families.

The state government is helping even more Victorian save hundreds of dollars each year on their energy bills.

Sample questions are now available for teachers, students and their families to view ahead of the new-look General Achievement Test (GAT) to be held this year as part of the state government’s reform of the VCE and VCAL system.

For the fourth year running, Central Highlands Water (CHW), has donated 100% of the sales of their Choose Tap reusable stainless-steel bottles to local charity, WRISC Family Violence Support.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council Arts & Culture team have a creative event throughout the month of May aimed at getting people out in the fresh air and appreciating art and performance.

The state government is improving accessibility and safety at train stations across regional Victoria with new and upgraded car parks to ensure Victorians can get to where they need to go.

IT WAS really interesting having a chat with Cecilia Macaulay last week - check out her story on page 7. If not for Covid, she would be heading to Japan pretty soon where she spends our winters every year.

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