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Barb Kerr Trio plays Bar Bamford, Daylesford

23-04-2025

This well-tuned trio is headed to Bar Bamford at The Daylesford Hotel for an evening gig set for Saturday May 10.

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Ilaria Crociani with Mirko Guerrini and Paul Grabowsky

23-04-2025

Jazz lovers are in for a treat as Creswick venue Odessa at Leavers Hotel hosts Ilaria Crociani with Mirko Guerrini and Aussie jazz legend Paul Grabowski in performance this Saturday evening April 26.

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Man charged following fires

22-04-2025

Police have charged a man following reports of two fires in Wantirna South bushland during the week.

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World-Class Cycling set to roll into Ballarat

22-04-2025

"Not only will the peloton ride through Ballarat, but they will also tackle different terrain across our region, showcasing the best of our communities and bringing the sport to more people.”

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Plastic pollution along Australian coastlines decreases by 39 per cent

22-04-2025

Three-quarters of the rubbish we find on our beaches is plastic, and flexible plastics, such as food packaging, are the most harmful to wildlife.

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Active living census coming up for region

22-04-2025

Healthy Loddon Campaspe (HLC) has announced that the online Active Living Census (ALC), one of the largest surveys to be conducted in the region will open on Monday May 26, 2025.

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Boost for regional tourism

21-04-2025

The announcement was made during the week at Sovereign Hill, which has received funding to deliver 22 new and 13 improved accommodation options to encourage day trippers to stay overnight, boosting local businesses.

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Helping more Victorian women access free specialised care

21-04-2025

Victoria's Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas visited the Western Health Women’s Health Clinic this week to highlight the start of services at five locations and announce where the next five clinics will be delivered – part of a four-year plan to open 20 specialised clinics statewide.

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Work starts to restore sites in Ballarat, Bendigo

21-04-2025

The state government says it's started significant works to unlock and restore contaminated and underutilised land to create new opportunities for regional communities in Ballarat and Bendigo.

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Author Barry Golding set to share stories at Yandoit Cultural

21-04-2025

Coming up Saturday, April 26, Kingston resident and author, Barry Golding, will share stories about his compelling journey in southern Dja Dja Wurrung Country through the reference points of six iconic mountains in central Victoria.

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Police investigate fatal collision in Horsham

20-04-2025

Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Horsham last Thursday.

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Teen charged after man struck by his own vehicle

20-04-2025

Westgate Alliance Taskforce officers have charged a teenager after a man was struck by his own car during an aggravated burglary in Tarneit last Thursday.

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Upgrade grants pay homage to Victorian veterans

20-04-2025

The heritage-listed Malmsbury War Memorial Gates will be restored with a grant to conserve the memorial built in 1922...

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Infringements sent to council election non-voters

20-04-2025

Infringement notices have been sent to Victorians who either didn’t respond to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC’s) request for an explanation or didn’t have a valid reason for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections.

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Fire restrictions to end in West Wimmera and Horsham

19-04-2025

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Tuesday 22 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 17.

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Happy howls for Kyneton’s upgraded dog park

19-04-2025

Dog owners in Kyneton and surrounds have a new facility to look forward to, with the Hurry Reserve (Kyneton Velodrome) designated dog off-leash area set for a much-needed upgrade.

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Green space works aim to improve Bendigo Health

19-04-2025

The state government is continuing its transformation of Bendigo Health – demolishing old, disused buildings to make way for 4,000 square metres of green space that will benefit the health and wellbeing of patients, visitors and the dedicated health workforce.

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Identity theft scam busted

19-04-2025

Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives have in recent days arrested a man in relation to a series of deceptions involving a dating app.

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Fire restrictions to end in Bendigo and surrounds

18-04-2025

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 02:

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200km/hr and collision with police car ends in arrest

18-04-2025

Police have arrested a woman after a vehicle was spotted allegedly reaching speeds of 200km/hr in Melbourne’s south on Sunday night.

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New 40k speed zone for Daylesford

18-04-2025

The Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed that a new speed zone of 40 km/hr will be introduced in the central business district of Daylesford to enhance safety for road users and pedestrians.

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Council invites feedback on priorities for plan

18-04-2025

The Hepburn Shire Council is inviting community members to help shape the future of the region by having their say on the draft priorities for the Council Plan 2025–2029.

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Help make this Friday Good: CFA

17-04-2025

The CFA is calling on Victorians to dig deep alongside thousands of volunteers rattling tins for the annual Good Friday Appeal (GFA) this week, supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital. 

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Move to get great housing designs approved quicker

17-04-2025

The state government says it is taking action to ensure more high-quality apartments and townhouses get off the ground faster with applications opening last week for the Great Design Fast Track. 

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