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Hepburn Wildlife Shelter

25-02-2026

It has been a very busy month at the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter, with five orphaned joeys arriving in one day.

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Career change for Connie

25-02-2026

Hepburn’s Connie Conlon is closing down her iconic Portal 108 store – but she is not going anywhere.

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International Women’s Day in Creswick

25-02-2026

Hepburn Shire Council is hosting its annual International Women’s Day event on Wednesday, March 4 to honour the achievements of women in the shire.

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Size does matter – Trentham’s tree is bigger

25-02-2026

After last week's edition of The Local and the big Murray River red gum on our front page, a call came through from Trentham.

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New Grants Give Green Light To Protect Port Phillip Bay

24-02-2026

The state government is helping to clean up Port Phillip Bay by backing local community projects that clean up and protect our beach.

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Local lines

23-02-2026

Local Lines

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Kyle’s Rant

23-02-2026

As we scratch up an existence, grinding away for each dollar, collecting tax for a government that doesn’t appear to be doing much about things, we are entitled to ask questions.

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Love locks linger

23-02-2026

Love locks continue to take over the bridge outside the change rooms at Lake Daylesford.

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Safe to book taxi or ride-share

22-02-2026

Victorians deserve to feel safe and not be ripped off when they book a taxi or ride-share.

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Making kinders more inclusive

22-02-2026

The state government is making kinders more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for every Victorian child.

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Booming tech sector – the fastest growing in the nation

22-02-2026

The state government is creating new jobs in the booming tech sector – the fastest growing in the nation. 

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Consider foster care

22-02-2026

Care as you are: Cafs calls on the Central Highlands community to consider foster care this World Care Day

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New way to measure and report the environmental performance of farms

21-02-2026

La Trobe University researchers have developed a new way to measure and report the environmental performance of farms in a move that could pave the way for future ‘sustainability ratings’ on consumer food and fibre products.  

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Backing Community Pest Management Groups to drive decisive, community-led projects

21-02-2026

The state government is strengthening Victoria’s frontline against invasive pests, backing Community Pest Management Groups to drive decisive, community-led projects across the state.

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Virtual fencing technology approved

21-02-2026

It is easier and safer for farmers to raise cattle with the first approved virtual fencing technology.

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Keeping events affordable for working families

21-02-2026

The state government is continuing to back Victoria’s vibrant multicultural communities by keeping events affordable for working families.

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New way to measure and report the environmental performance of farms

19-02-2026

La Trobe University researchers have developed a new way to measure and report the environmental performance of farms in a move that could pave the way for future ‘sustainability ratings’ on consumer food and fibre products.  

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More Education And Care Closer To Home

19-02-2026

New government‑owned and operated childcare centres are opening across Victoria.

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Regional Victorians with disability are enjoying greater access to sports

19-02-2026

From blind cricket and adaptive climbing to accessible surfing and walking hockey, regional Victorians with disability are enjoying greater access to the sports they love.

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