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The seasonal conditions of the past few months have been challenging for sheep and goat’s feet, particularly if your flock/herd has an underlying problem with footrot.

Do you know a Victorian secondary school that would be interested in free agricultural health and safety training for students?

An uncertain job market and the inability to travel overseas has led to a decline in high school graduates participating in a “gap year.” But there’s plenty of opportunity for growth and experiences right here in our own backyard.

The federal government has committed $5.4 million for projects to improve price and market transparency in Perishable Agricultural Goods (PAG) supply chains. Applications for a $5 million industry grants program opened on 25 January 2022.

Do you run a local tourism business and want to learn more about the eight types of customers that visit our region?  If so, this is an opportunity not to be missed. 

Victoria’s new Local Jobs First Commissioner will champion local businesses and workers getting roles in the state’s big infrastructure, manufacturing and services projects.

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The federal government is investing a further $44 million to increase access and reduce wait times at headspace services for young people aged 12 to 25 years.

Victoria’s new Local Jobs First Commissioner will champion local businesses and workers getting roles in the state’s big infrastructure, manufacturing and services projects.

Why I voted "No" to selling The Rex - Cr Jen Bray. At the November council meeting the 4-3 decision to halt the Hepburn Hub at The Rex project, and sell the building, has sent shockwaves through the Hepburn community.

THIS edition is all about looking back so I thought I would take a stroll down memory lane, to my "born and bred" town of Frankston.

Central Highlands Rural Health’s vaccination clinic at Kyneton Health has opened its doors to 5-11-year-old children on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Children will be welcomed by our friendly nurses as they make their way through the Enchanted Forest themed vaccination clinic. We are thrilled to have state of the art virtual reality headset on site for children to enjoy however use will be subject to availability. All children will receive a goodie bag and lollipop available when they attend their appointment.

A number of people gathered outside the Daylesford Town Hall on Wednesday, January 26 to protest against Australia Day.

HEPBURN Shire Council hosted its annual Australia Day Eve to welcome new citizens and announce community award winners.

The Morrison Government has signed a $5.13 million contract with Deakin University to continue its development of a cutting-edge augmented and virtual naval firefighting system for the Australian Defence Force.

Community museums, galleries and historical societies across regional Australia are receiving an important boost under the Federal Government’s $3 million Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) program, with the first batch of successful applicants announced.

The state government is backing Victoria’s tourism industry with up to $8 million available to help plan and develop new attractions to encourage more visitors to the state.

The State Government is supporting kindergartens in Macedon to help plan their future infrastructure projects, creating extra places for three- and four-year-old children in growing areas across the state.

The $15.9 million redevelopment of the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal is taking shape with the foundations and cement poured for the ground floor and level one.

The state government is helping schools stay open safely and reducing disruption to students’ learning, with a staffing pool to fill COVID-related vacancies in Victorian government schools at short notice.

The median house price in regional Victoria has recorded its largest annual increase since 2001, according to data from Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s December quarter report.

There’s hope for Victorian families with the state government backed research into a new screening test for three rare genetic disorders in babies, leading to earlier diagnosis and better treatment.

The federal government has committed $4.5 million toward a major expansion of Bendigo Airport, paving the way for more flights in and out of the region and creating new jobs and economic opportunities.