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With the first trailer for The Block now airing across Australia, presenters Scotty Cam and Shelley Craft have found themselves in hot water – after being filmed “driving” a truck with no seatbelts.

DJAARA, the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation has launched two strategic documents - the revised Dhelkunya Dja, Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Country Plan (2014–2034), and Wuktjarrang – Trading Our Way, DJAARA’s first Economic Strategy.

The Environmental Effects Statement for the proposed Western Renewables Link project will open for public exhibition from June 30.

Harcourt Organic Farming Co-Operative is looking for people to set up farm enterprises on their 38 hectare property beneath Mt Alexander. This is a fantastic opportunity for all those aspiring farmers out there who lack good viable agricultural land to make their dream a reality.

The Daylesford and Hepburn region is one step closer to ensuring long-term water security needs are met, with the final stage of the Daylesford Water Supply upgrade now underway.

The 11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale will receive $26,800 in support from the federal government’s Festivals Australia program.

The winners of the Macedon Ranges Community Choice Awards 2025 have been announced.

Agriculture Victoria has issued a warning for producers trying to navigate their way through the drought.

Cath Jamison and Aurora Kurth will present Sass & Secrets - a magical cabaret promising a touch of Broadway and a splash of Vegas - at Radius Art in Hepburn on Saturday, July 19. Cath is a multi-award-winning illusionist and mentalist while Aurora is a comedy chanteuse. Both are Hepburn locals.

Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham Jess Parker - Saturday, July 5, 3pm-5pm Emmy Ryan - Saturday, July 12, 3pm-5pm Jesse Lawrence and Pete Fidler - Saturday, July 19, 3pm-5pm Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier - Saturday, July 19 Pete Daly - Saturday, July 26

World-renowned pianist and musicologist Dr Leslie Howard will perform and illustrate the works of Beethoven, Liszt and the Russian Romantics at an afternoon at The Brewery at Buninyong on Sunday, August 10.

Trentham's Little Gallery is set to host its annual Winter Show fundraising exhibition, a mid-year showcase of regional fine art, opening on Friday, July 11 at 5.30pm.

Well here I am penning another article for you, the reader, to enjoy… This time I’ll be giving tips and advice on garden design and construction that can be initiated during winter.

Twinkle twinkle little bat. Why were you designed like that?

I think it's time to address the elephants in the room. No, not my drinking, or Kyle's obsession with potholes. It's two white elephants. Or what could become white elephants.

The world’s gone and got itself into a bit of a pickle again, and if you think it doesn’t affect us down here floating around in the Pothole Shire, you are wrong.

Hepburn's Swiss Italian Festa is happening on October 24, 25 and 26 and promises to be a vibrant celebration of heritage, culture and lifestyle - with a feast of music, food, wine, art and sport. Kyle Barnes chatted to co-secretary Michele Green, pictured.

This program provides an opportunity to bring communities together to support farmers and their families under stress.  

The state government is funding community groups across the state to capture, preserve and share the unique stories and histories of Victoria.

The state government is improving connectivity for Victorians, with more than 850 mobile and broadband projects now completed across the state.

The state government is helping Victorians facing rental and mortgage stress by expanding access to free financial counselling services.

As the winter school holidays arrive and the cooler weather arrives in the southern states, the comforting hum of electric blankets and heaters return. 

A world-class distillery export Australian single-malt whisky is heading to the world from its home in Rutherglen, drawing on tradition and heritage dating back more than 165 years.  

The newest geographical landmarks in the catchment have been named. Introducing Hatchling Harbour, Shellax Island, Big Turtle Island, Turtle House, Turtle Safe Home, Turtle Mania, and Ridley’s Turtles.