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Builders engaged for Clunes’ new early learning centre

11-05-2025

A new early childhood learning Centre for Clunes is among 14 such centres scheduled to open next year with builders now engaged for the construction works.

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Walks of the Central Highlands

11-05-2025

There are 3.5 hours generously allocated to cover this 10.5 loop that meanders through the forest and takes in three mine sites: the Red, White and Blue Mine, Frenchmans Reef, and Dunns Reef.

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Guerrillas subversively tinkling the ivories

10-05-2025

The Maine Piano Guerrillas may have been a hit during the Castlemaine Fringe Festival – but they are not giving up the gig just yet.

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Little Gallery winter exhibition at Trentham

10-05-2025

The Little Gallery in Trentham is counting down to its annual fundraising Winter Show set to launch in July, with 16 local artists exhibiting to celebrate regional identity through art.

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New Dining Destination develops for Mount Macedon

10-05-2025

A major refurbishment is about to get underway at Macedon Tea Rooms, transforming it into special dining experience atop a 1000-meter-high mountain. 

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Water authority sites targeted

10-05-2025

Central Highlands Water has issued a serious warning against unauthorised access to its operational sites after several criminal incidents at its facilities.

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In a verdant grove it’s Vern v Parks Vic

09-05-2025

As branches and leaves crackle underfoot it is hard to imagine a less likely site for a tussle between bureaucracy and those with a passion for the bush.  

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Something on which to meditate

09-05-2025

If you’ve ever thought of giving meditation a whirl then an ongoing series of free community classes being offered at Clunes may be worth checking out.

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Songs of beauty and creation in concert

09-05-2025

Dowland Songs of Beauty and Creation will be performed at Daylesford's Stanbridge Hall on Saturday, May 10 from 2.30pm.

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Just sayin’

09-05-2025

Like many people around Australia, I was glued to the television on Saturday  night, watching the election play out.  

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Guide to new  national park  

08-05-2025

The adventure guidebook has been released to share the destinations, activities, science and history behind  the proposed park in Victoria’s Central Highlands.

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Time to grasp the ‘Funda-Rentals’

08-05-2025

The state government is urging renters to know and understand their rights as part of an awareness campaign that went live across Victoria on Friday.

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Women’s soccer team booting goals

08-05-2025

For the first time in 37 years the Daylesford Hepburn United Soccer Club once again has a senior women’s team playing in the Ballarat and District Soccer League … and loving it.

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Contemporary soul artist to play Bar Bamford

08-05-2025

With a foundation in blues and a globally influenced perspective, Oscar LaDell crafts emotionally rich songs that blend timeless traditions with modern themes.

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A Trewhella woman ahead of her time

07-05-2025

Over a long life, she was a trend-setter, taking on female roles if necessary but determined to break with  tradition and relishing in the male roles.  

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Sheep stolen in third livestock theft at Lexton farm

07-05-2025

Detectives from the Western Region Crime Squad are appealing for information after 1115 sheep were recently stolen from a farm in Lexton, marking the third major livestock theft at the property in less than two years.

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High-flying heritage festival ahead for Ballarat

07-05-2025

The 10-day festival will be held from Friday 16 May to Sunday 25 May 2025, celebrating Ballarat’s rich heritage, unique stories and vibrant creative community.

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New home for Daylesford’s Good Grub Club

07-05-2025

Daylesford's Good Grub Club has a new home — the former adult daycare centre and former VEC Electoral office, near the corner of Raglan and Vincent Streets.

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Pilot clinic tackles concussion in kids

06-05-2025

A new pilot paediatric concussion clinic is providing children across the state with groundbreaking care and treatment to help them recover from concussion.

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Feedback invited on proposed litter trap

06-05-2025

The City of Ballarat is inviting community members to provide their feedback on a planned litter trap aimed at significantly improving the health of the Yarrowee River.

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Mayoral advisory panel announced

06-05-2025

The state government has announced the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel for 2025, with nine mayors from across Victoria making up the panel.

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Ballarat’s new residency program to support local creatives

06-05-2025

The City of Ballarat’s Creative City team is partnering with arts organisation Punctum to deliver Seedpod, a renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program. 

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State’s tourism operators in international spotlight

05-05-2025

Victoria’s tourism industry was showcased to the world last week as part of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest international travel show.

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Comedy roadshow rolls into the ‘Rat

05-05-2025

Australia’s most iconic comedy road trip is back on tour, home delivering laughs from coast to coast and everywhere in between ... including Ballarat.

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