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The Kingston Grandstand - and tales of travel The Smeaton, Springhill and Bullarook Agricultural Society had its origins at Smeaton, having formed in April 1859.

Christmas decorations are up in Vincent Street, Daylesford thanks to a group of energetic women.

Rental affordability across regional Victoria has continued to decline, falling to its lowest level on record, according to the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index.

West Ward Councillor Kate Kendall, left, is the new mayor of Macedon Ranges Shire Council. East Ward Councillor Cassy Borthwick, right, has been elected as deputy mayor.

Environment groups are celebrating the creation of three new national parks and two conservation parks by the state government in Victoria’s central west.

Hepburn Shire Council has condemned an attack on CEO Bradley Thomas where a cup of coffee was thrown at him outside a Daylesford cafe on November 19.

Cr Tony Clark’s professional background is vast. He has an honours degree in science and a masters in communication. A large part of his career has been in the not-for-profi t sector with Vision Australia – he was deemed legally blind at the age of 20. As an executive he spent his years travelling up and down the eastern seaboard. More recently he worked with the state government, as director for Communications and Engagement for the Victorian Health Building Authority. Tony is also an accredited trainer for the Australian Institute of Company Directors and on the board, as a non-executive director, with the State Trustees of Victoria. He is also on the board of the Engagement Institute, the peak body for community engagement, where he was chair for six years, ending in October this year. Away from work he has been a leader for more than 35 years in the Scout Association, dealing with Venturers and Rovers, the senior age groups. And now he is the Mayor of Hepburn Shire Council.

After a year of grazing on shorter-than-usual pastures, many sheep across Victoria are facing higher-than-normal worm burdens. But with summer’s hot and dry conditions around the corner, producers have a timely opportunity to tackle the issue head-on.

Agriculture Victoria is supporting growers moving tomato potato psyllid (TTP) host or carrier plants and plant products interstate to navigate new requirements set to be in place from 8 December 2025.

The Victorian 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 giving Victorian libraries a major funding boost, with the latest round of the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program set to invest in 18 libraries across the state.

Training pathways for pharmacists are being expanded – so more Victorians can access care, easier and closer to home.

The state government is celebrating the remarkable achievements of women in local government today at the inaugural Mary Rogers Awards ceremony, shining a spotlight on their contributions to the sector in Victoria.

More Victorian families are getting a place to call home right across Ballarat thanks to the state government's investment in social and affordable housing.

The Inspector-General of Aged Care’s final report of its Review of My Aged Care has exposed significant flaws and inadequacies with the platform designed to be the single-entry point to the aged care system.

Boost to local healthcare in north-central Victoria with the completion of new accommodation for key workers at Kyabram and District Health Services.

No one should go hungry, so there is more support for food relief across Victoria.

The federal and state governments are improving road safety for motorcyclists by rolling out projects across Victoria to make sure some of the most vulnerable road users get home safely.

The state government is backing jobs in Victoria’s developing critical minerals sector – with the approval of exploration works at one of the state’s most significant gold and antimony deposits.

The redevelopment of Bendigo Art Gallery starts this summer following the appointment of a head contractor on the $45 million project.

The Agroecology & Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA) expresses grave concern following the Federal Government’s announcement of the members selected for the new National Food Council (NFC), as part of the “Feeding Australia” National Food Security Strategy.

A new report from the Food Connect Foundation reveals how community-owned food infrastructure can build resilience into Australia’s food system at a time of rising climate, health and supply chain pressures.

Leading heart charities across Australia are uniting to raise awareness of high cholesterol and atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD), while educating Australians about the different types of cholesterol. High cholesterol is a condition that affects approximately 2.1 million Australians.

Regional communities across Australia are leading the way in developing innovative housing solutions alongside the renewable energy rollout, a new report by RE-Alliance shows.