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The CrossFit Open brings athletes of all levels together for a three-week global competition; after this only 2 per cent of competitors from each age group advance to the semi-finals.

The state government has confirmed it will maintain the WorkCover average premium rate for Victorian businesses for the next financial year. 

The Bendigo Art Gallery is taking its status as a world-class cultural facility and tourism drawcard to a new level with a major redevelopment set to begin early next year with state government backing.

The Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed that maintaining roads is among its top priorities.

Victoria's ‘Look Over the Farm Gate’ mental health and wellbeing grant program will be available statewide to help communities come together and support farmers and farming families under stress. 

Daylesford's Bar Bamford plays host host to an evening of smooth, stylish jazz on Saturday evening June 21 with Late Night Radio.

The state's water minister Gayle Tierney last week announced grant recipients that will share in $2 million funding under the Green Links Grants Program to improve the health of Victoria’s iconic urban rivers and creeks.

In a media statement Ms D'Ambrosio said the program has saved 13,000 Victorians almost $2.5 million on their energy bills, and demand for the service increasing. 

The Learmonth township recently celebrated the completion of a new project that will serve as a vibrant hub for locals and is expected to result in a more connected community.

Pride Month was launched at the Ballaarat Mechanic's Institute with the Pride Month Market yesterday, Sunday 1 June.

This talented duo are performing at the Daylesford Hotel's Bar Bamford this Saturday evening, and entry to catch their gig in this intimate local venue is free.

Music lovers are keenly counting down to this year's Castlemaine Jazz Festival taking place over the Kings Birthday long weekend, June 5-8.

The City of Ballarat is currently delivering a series of events and activities to mark National Reconciliation Week.

Mechanics institutes in Maldon, Talbot and Ballarat are among a number across the state to benefit from state grants that were announced in Melbourne during the week.

In partnership with The Vet Project, the Hepburn Shire Council is again offering free cat desexing, microchipping, and first year of council registration.

Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for the State Electricity Commission Lily D’Ambrosio have this week announced the signing of retail contracts to power all Victorian Government operations with cheap, renewable electricity.

Rotary Castlemaine’s Art Show is on again and being staged over the upcoming Kings Birthday long weekend.

Since 2009, the L2P Program has given more than 23,000 young drivers across the state the vital skills needed to drive confidently on our roads.

The Castlemaine Community House is getting $15,000 under the state's Small Regional Presenters program to stage the children’s theatre performance Play Date during Castlemaine Pride this November.

The state government says its backing Victorians to build the skills they need for the jobs they want, with more than $15.2 million over four years in new funding to support adult community education across the state

The Hepburn Shire Council this month endorsed the release of several draft strategic documents which will guide the council for the next four to 10 years. 

The average rates in Hepburn Shire for 2023/24 is $1,701 and this places the council as the 60th lowest of the 79 councils in Victoria. With the rate cap variation this will potentially raise average rates to $1,820 and places us 46th of 79 councils. Even with the rate cap variation Hepburn Shire would be below average rates ($1,907). 

The winners of the Macedon Ranges Community Awards 2025 have been officially announced, with inspiring individuals and groups recognised for their contributions to the shire.

Victoria Police is introducing a new 25-week academy training program that best prepares officers for the realities of the job.