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They came in their hundreds, ignoring sputtering rain, with children in tow, phone cameras poised and verdicts ready.

An attempt to try to stop Hepburn Shire Council from selling the bequeathed Rea-Lands Park in Daylesford, or changing its use, was lost at last month's council meeting.

Travel + Leisure Co., a leading leisure travel company, are the new owners of the historic Hotel Bellinzona in Hepburn Springs.

Daylesford Show winners, representing the Midlands Group, have done well in the 2025 Melbourne Royal Show in a number of categories.

"Unintended traffic impacts" since the opening of the Djuwang Baring all-abilities 60-kilometre mountain bike trail network in Creswick, will see Hepburn Shire Council spend at least another $300,000 on the project.

Creswick’s John Curtin Aged Care has received federal funding of $13 million for a new 18-bed residential support wing and refurbishment of 35 smaller existing rooms.

Daylesford is celebrating, again, after winning a two-year long battle to stop the Endeavour Group from putting a Dan Murphy’s in the town.

Hatch – Match - Despatch is a new exhibition by the Daylesford Historical Society to be held at the Daylesford Museum on Saturday, October 11 from 11am to 3pm.

The  state government is delivering improved broadband coverage for Murray Plains communities with nbn towers in Nyah, Swan Hill North and Piangil now live.

Victoria’s housing crisis has worsened across almost every key measure, with new data released today showing surging rents, a ballooning social housing waitlist and thousands of people forced into homelessness because of family violence and housing stress.

A new round of grants for a broad range of safety initiatives to protect and educate Victorian motorcyclists is now open.

Ambulance Victoria has launched its annual Shocktober campaign, inviting Victorians to learn or refresh their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and sign up to be a GoodSAM responder.  

Victorians want and need their right to work from home protected according to a record-smashing survey undertaken by state government.

Asthma Australia is urging people with asthma or hay fever to take steps now to protect themselves, as south-eastern Australia enters its high-risk thunderstorm asthma season.

Fuel retailers across Victoria have been commended for their compliance with mandatory fuel price reporting regulations now in effect and set to save Victorian motorists money at the pump.

More homes are getting off the ground faster after fast-tracking the approval of 270 homes across Geelong - close to public transport, jobs and services.

The state government is supporting a new research program at Agriculture Victoria’s Hamilton SmartFarm, using next generation technology to help Australian farmers raise healthier, more productive flocks.

Farmers impacted by kangaroos competing for pasture and crops can apply for the On-Farm Kangaroo Control Rebate program now. 

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is urging drivers and motorcyclists to look out for each other and share the road safely, with the number of riders being killed and injured still concerningly high.

Capitalising on the spring surplus will be critical on farms this year. While some things are out of our control, focusing on key factors will help ensure that you get the best possible return.

 Black Dog Institute is calling on people around the nation to put One Foot Forward this October and take part in a national movement for mental health.

Nominations have opened for a new award that will recognise women's vital contributions to the local government sector in Victoria.

Legendary rock band Metallica is turning up the volume on blood donation, joining forces with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood during its upcoming Australian tour to celebrate the lifesaving power of blood and plasma donors.

There is free public transport to Victorian Seniors Card holders to explore thousands of Seniors Festival events this October – ahead of introducing extended free public transport on weekends across the state for more than 650,000 seniors from next year.