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Fire Danger Period starts on November 24 in Hepburn Shire

19-11-2025

The Country Fire Authority has announced that the Fire Danger Period starts on November 24 in Hepburn Shire.

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Blue trees around Hepburn Shire

19-11-2025

Blue Trees, a symbol to break the silence and the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide, are popping up around Hepburn Shire.

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Speed, drink driving

19-11-2025

Statement by Macedon Ranges Shire Mayor Dom Bonanno

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Community environmental projects funding

19-11-2025

Landcare and community groups will share in almost $340,000 of Victorian Landcare grants.

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Daylesford SES – Recruiting now

19-11-2025

The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Daylesford Unit is calling for new volunteers to join its dedicated team.

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Hepburn Shire Council asked to lift game

18-11-2025

The 2024/25 Local Government Performance Reporting data, published last week, has Hepburn Shire Council again looking for ways to improve its services - especially in planning and workforce turnover.

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Local history with Natalie Poole

18-11-2025

The folk custom of ‘tin kettling’ welcomed many newly married couples into rural communities during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

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Crime didn’t pay, but hosing and pruning did

18-11-2025

Rod Halsted takes 18 seconds to give a rapid-fire rundown of his life of drug dealing, prison, alcoholism and survival. That’s on his website.

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AusNet vs. Farmers: All about staying power

18-11-2025

AusNet's Western Renewables Link project has committed $55 million to deliver what it calls lasting benefits to regional communities along the proposed 190-kilometre route of the 500kV transmission line, from Bulgana to Sydenham. The money will recognise the role of communities in enabling Victoria’s transition to renewable energy.

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Financial assistance to help with study move

17-11-2025

Finishing school is one of life’s major milestones. Moving out of home is another. 

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Geelong’s waterfront development rises

17-11-2025

As the Nyaal Banyul development continues its rapid rise on Geelong’s Waterfront, the state government is supporting new job opportunities for Geelong residents who have experienced barriers to employment.

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Swap screens for books

17-11-2025

The state government is giving Victorian schoolkids the opportunity to swap screens for stories these summer holidays, as part of the fifth annual Big Summer Read.

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Cafs stands with Ballarat to end Gender-Based Violence during 16 Days of Activism

17-11-2025

Child and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) is proud to stand with communities across Ballarat, Victoria and the world for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, running from 25 November to 10 December.

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International Jetstar flights back to Avalon

16-11-2025

The state government is backing Victoria’s second international airport and bringing international Jetstar flights back to Avalon.

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Safety and connections along the Great Ocean Road

16-11-2025

The state and federal governments are improving safety and connections along the Great Ocean Road between Lorne to Apollo Bay, with major works complete to replace the Wye River Bridge.

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Grants for First Nations athletes

16-11-2025

The state government is backing First Nations athletes with grants to assist with participation in sport carnivals, equipment, travel costs and uniforms.

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Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run or walk through the state government’s West Gate Tunnel

16-11-2025

Tens of thousands of Victorians took part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run or walk through the state government’s West Gate Tunnel before it opens to traffic next month.

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Serious consequences for threats and abuse

15-11-2025

If you abuse a shop assistant, if you punch a fast-food worker, if you threaten your rideshare driver or Uber Eats delivery driver, if you throw a coffee over your waiter – you will face serious consequences.

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More opportunities to join Ballarat’s thriving industrial sector

15-11-2025

The state government is supporting job creation and offering businesses more opportunities to join Ballarat’s thriving industrial sector, with expressions of interest now open.

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Dry summer ahead, Fire Danger Period commencing

15-11-2025

With summer fast approaching, Macedon Ranges Shire Council is encouraging residents to get a head start on preparing their homes and properties for the months ahead, as the Country Fire Authority (CFA) declares the Fire Danger Period will begin at 1am on Monday 17 November 2025.

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Pill testing trial continues

15-11-2025

The state government's pill testing trial continues this summer, with the next three events set to host the service confirmed.

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What can you do about an evaporating dam?

14-11-2025

As we head into the warmer months, it's essential to monitor your water storage regularly. This helps you understand how much water stock is drinking and what you may be losing through evaporation or leakage.

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Farm Drought Support Grants

14-11-2025

Famers can apply today for a Farm Drought Support Grant to support drought management activities including:   

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Tomato potato psyllid: Pest detection prompts market access requirements

14-11-2025

Agriculture Victoria has fast-tracked new accreditation processes to help horticultural businesses with market access requirements after a new detection of tomato potato psyllid (TPP).

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