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Police have detected close to 1,000 traffic offences during a major road safety operation across Victoria last week.

Police are investigating a collision that happened in the Ballarat suburb of Sebastopol last Tuesday evening, May 13.

Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa has teamed up with The Block to mark its 130th anniversary with the unveiling of newly refurbished private bathing rooms, a refreshed treatment menu and a new look throughout the property.  

A leading senior constable from Western Region has been charged following an internal investigation, police have reported in recent days.

Ratepayers are being asked to accept a 10 per cent rate rise while receiving  12.5 per cent less service, says Cr Brian Hood.  

The Wastelands Cup, a chance to enjoy mutated cars, zooming around a sand quarry track, and nights of music and fun is over for another year.

Trentham, and the wider region, are in mourning after community stalwarts Kathleen Brown and her son Craig Brown died in a car accident on the Midland Highway in Eganstown on May 12.

At a Special Council Meeting last week the Hepburn Shire Council endorsed its draft 2025/26 Budget and 10-Year Financial Plan to go out for public exhibition and community feedback.

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man with murder after the body of a man was located at a residence in the Ballarat suburb of Alfredton on Monday, May 19.

With cost-of-living a major concern for much of the community, switching to electric appliances, tapping into renewable energy and making homes energy efficient can save homeowners thousands of dollars in energy bills over the course of a year. 

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The Macedon Ranges Shire Council is hosting a special event for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday June 15.

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves encouraged community members to read the Community Engagement Report to understand how the updated flood modelling may impact their property.

The Creswick Brass band is bringing the sound of history back to Ballarat once again this Sunday as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival.

Community members are being invited to contribute to the development of a new framework for the conservation and management of Ballarat’s rich heritage. 

Victoria's Public and Active Transport minister Gabrielle Williams this month announced reforms will be introduced to make it easier for passengers to report driver misconduct.

The Ballarat Heritage festival offers a rare chance to be inspired by literature over lunchtime on Lydiard Street with The Ballarat Poetess.

Celebrated musicians Dave Graney and Clare Moore play Odessa at Leaver's Hotel in Creswick this Saturday, evening, May 24.

The battery will soak up and store cheap renewable energy during the day that can be pumped back into the electricity grid at times of peak demand, helping to deliver cheaper energy bills and reliable electricity to Victorian homes and businesses.

The Woodend Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker and rehab unit vehicle to their engine bay, celebrating the official handover with brigade members and local dignitaries this month.

Hepburn Shire residents are being invited to register to attend a free Emergency Services Panel and Morning tea event being hosted by the Hepburn Shire Council in Creswick next month.

Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas in recent days has announced that the Mpox Community Pharmacy Initiative will be available until 30 June – adding to the 50,000 doses already administered in Victoria since a resurgence of cases in 2024.

National Volunteers Week (19-25 May) is fast approaching and to celebrate the contributions of local volunteers and community groups, the council is inviting residents to join one of the volunteer week dinners as a thank you for the difference volunteers make to the wider community.

The successful youth mental health awareness program, Live4Life this month had its local launch at Daylesford College with some spots still available to join community mental health training sessions taking place as part of the wider program.