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Ambulance Victoria has declared a Red Escalation across Victoria from 7am on Friday 9 January 2026, in response to the catastrophic fire danger declaration for the South West, Wimmera, North Central and North Country regions and in consultation with our emergency service partners.

A group of CFA firefighters is ready to fight fires in remote areas across the state following seven weeks of intensive training to become arduous firefighters.

Golden Plains Council has developed a pedestrian safety improvement project for the Bannockburn-Shelford Road in Teesdale. This project has been approved by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).

RSPCA Victoria is calling on all pet owners to protect their animals during this week’s scorching weather, with 20 reports made to the RSPCA Inspectorate before midday today from concerned community members about pets allegedly left without access to shelter or water.

Macedon Ranges residents will have the option to dispose of their real Christmas trees for free this month only, with usual green waste drop-off fees to be temporarily waived for the festive feature.

In a year filled with challenges for young people in the realm of anxiety, depression, suicide, self-harm and bullying, Australia’s largest youth wellbeing event, Stand Tall, is sharing an overwhelmingly positive story of impact, hope and change.

As Victorian’s prepare for back-to-back days of soaring temperatures, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are sharing tips to help stay safe and beat the heat.

The highly anticipated annual summer Australian Lamb ad is back, and this year it tackles the news that Australia dropped out of the World’s Top 10 Happiest Countries List for the first time ever in March last year. Sitting at 11th, Australian Lamb believes the official index doesn’t capture what really makes us happy.

Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner has issued a warning for extreme heat from today, January 6 to Saturday, January 10.

Join Lake Mist — Vanessa Craven and Zdena Schwangmeier  — for an unforgettable live performance blending award-winning originals and inspired covers.

North Haven in Ballarat North will be open on Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February 2026.

Forest Fire Management Victoria Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman has shared information about staying safe this fire season.

The Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club proudly hosted the Inter-Regional Country Championships from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 January, welcoming an impressive 255 players for what is the largest teams event in Victoria. This prestigious tournament showcased talent across all levels, featuring divisions from 12/u juniors to Open categories and even 50+ age groups, highlighting a true celebration of tennis across generations.

During November, 2,682 vehicles came through Hepburn Shire Council’s transfer stations to dispose of green waste for free to support fire readiness.  

Moorabool Shire Council is proceeding with the design of the highly anticipated indoor pool project at the Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC).

Moorabool Shire Council (Council) completed its main evidence at the Western Renewables Link (WRL) Environment Effects Statement (EES) public hearing this week.

More than 10,000 Victorian apprentices completed their training in 2025 and are now job-ready with in-demand skills, thanks to the state government.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has been alerted to reports of sections of nature strip grass dying off locally, consistent with spraying.

Newstead Live, Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival and the Wesley Hill Market are some of the community groups to receive funding in the latest round of Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Event Grants program.

Mount Alexander Shire Council and Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation (NEAC) have signed a new four-year agreement to continue working together to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the shire.

The state government is building hundreds more homes in Melbourne’s inner north – boosting supply and affordability in the heart of Fitzroy.

The state government is delivering a boost to local healthcare in north-central Victoria with the completion of new accommodation for key workers at Kyabram and District Health Services.

The state government is boosting drought support for farmers and communities – expanding programs that connect Victorian farmers to essential services they need to stay resilient and overcome drought conditions.

The state government is expanding training pathways for pharmacists – so more Victorians can access care, easier and closer to home.