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ART lovers take note. Over two weekends in March, 26 artists across 14 locations in and around Newstead invite you into their studios and other venues to show what they have been creating.

THE Daylesford Repair Cafe is heading to Glenlyon and joining up with Hepburn Seed Savers. The two groups will be at the old CFA building, behind the Glenlyon Hall on Sunday, February 20 from 1pm to 4pm.

THE Mount Players are proud to announce that 2022 will mark their 50th anniversary.

Hepburn Shire Council has released its draft Aquatics Strategy for community feedback, with the strategy aiming to provide a 10-year priority plan to guide the future direction for aquatic facilities in the shire, including how best to manage the current aquatics facilities, aspirations for the future, and ways to maximise residents’ participation.

HEPBURN Shire Council’s in-principle decision to outsource the delivery of aged and disability services to more than 300 local residents has sent shockwaves through the community, causing anger and concern for many receiving the services, their families and carers.

THE alarm sounded as we rounded the point into Metung. I quickly bolted down the boat's stairs in the blustery wind trying to figure out what was making the racket, and then the sound gave way to silence as the motor took its final breath.

WITH overseas holidays still a long way off, for us at least, we headed to Paynesville in Gippsland for a little break and a water view recently. It was fabulous.

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RateMyAgent has announced Belle Property Daylesford & Trentham Office’s as the winner of its 2022 Agency Awards.

THE decision on whether eight hectares of industrial solar panels will be placed at Leonards Hill will be made by DELWP some time after February 14.

“YOU don’t look for appreciation, but I suppose it’s nice when it comes your way.”

The Local, usually in print and online, has now also appeared in oil paint.

CRESWICK'S triple threat performer Maureen Andrew, pictured above, was one of the stars of Channel 7's four-night production of The Voice - Generations starting on Monday, January 31.

IN AUSTRALIA , Avenues of Honour are a ubiquitous feature of the landscape. Planted to commemorate those who fought and died in theatres of war, particularly WWI, there are 547 known Avenues of Honour in the country with over half of them in Victoria.

Tradies and licensed professionals will find it easier than ever to work in South Australia and Victoria.

IT'S just weeks until the community celebrates 25 years of ChillOut. Festival director Em Ireland said this year's theme was Our time to shine, "so get your shiny wardrobe ready for some well-deserved celebrations".

A bigger and better Woodend Community Centre is one step closer thanks to the State Government providing funding to fast-track detailed design works.

The State Government is providing a boost for regional builders during the pandemic through public housing works that have created thousands of local jobs right across the state.

Creswick students now have the facilities they need for a great start in life with the Andrews Labor Government completing an upgrade at Creswick North Primary School

The State Government has attracted production of another highly anticipated international feature film, showcasing the state’s exceptional facilities and destinations while bringing jobs to Victoria’s creative industry.

Agriculture Victoria Biosecurity Officers are undertaking property inspections in the Avon Plains area to support the Avon Plains-Banyena Landcare Group and broader community with rabbit management.

The Federal Government is supporting culturally and linguistically diverse Australians in the Geelong area to adapt to parenting in Australia and give their children the best start in life.

The State Government is supporting sports shooting clubs to nurture local talents and attract big events.

The State Government is providing new grants to local councils that will speed up the delivery of residential land − driving urban growth, jobs and development.