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Gender equity champ making great strides

11-04-2025

Daylesford’s Lynda Poke says that while many great strides have been made in improving gender equity there is still much ground yet to cover.

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Gigs coming up…

11-04-2025

It’s a warm and inviting spot to settle in, sip something delicious, and enjoy a bit of fun.

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April road safety warning for Easter school holidays

10-04-2025

Road safety enforcement has ramped up during April as police warn motorists to take extra care when travelling throughout Victoria this month.

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Some still angry over The Rex…

10-04-2025

Some in the community remain angry over Daylesford's failed Rex project that dates back about a decade.

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Share a little ‘light in the dark’ for Words in Winter

10-04-2025

Local artists, poets, and creatives, Words in Winter is returning for 2025, and the event's organisers say they want your work ... now.

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Former CEO Aaron van Egmond quits Hobsons Bay

10-04-2025

Former Hepburn Shire Council CEO Aaron van Egmond is now also former Hobsons Bay Council CEO.

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Silent killer threatening our native birds and pets

09-04-2025

Native birds, wildlife, and even pets are at risk because of the unregulated use of Second-generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide poisons in Australia, Birdlife Australia says.

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Meet Paul, Australia’s biggest llama farmer

09-04-2025

Spring Hill's Paul Jamieson is Australia’s biggest llama farmer - by herd number.

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Ambulance museum open day

09-04-2025

The state's Ambulance Victoria Museum opened its doors on Sunday, giving visitors a unique opportunity to explore the history of Victoria’s ambulance service and how emergency care has evolved.

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Ballarat’s HIDDEN: A quest for the culturally curious

09-04-2025

ART lovers are invited to experience Ballarat’s creative scene in a whole new light with the regional city’s newest micro contemporary arts festival 'HIDDEN' set for Friday May 16.

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Inaugural ‘Let’s Chat Ballarat’ community expo hailed a success

08-04-2025

The City of Ballarat held its first Let’s Chat Ballarat Community Expo last month with about 500 community members through the doors over the two days.

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RSPCA confirms Macedon Ranges horse cruelty investigations

08-04-2025

The RSPCA Victoria has received multiple animal cruelty reports over several months regarding horses at properties in the Macedon Ranges and Mitchell Shire council areas, many of which referenced social media posts.

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Paramedics enter new Metro Tunnel for training exercise

08-04-2025

Paramedics have ventured under Melbourne’s CBD to ensure they are ready to respond to any emergency when the Metro Tunnel opens later this year.

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New light shed on Ballarat’s main youth issues

08-04-2025

The key issues being faced by Ballarat’s young people are now clearer after an initiative led by the City of Ballarat.

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Ballarat trials graffiti clean-up program

07-04-2025

The City of Ballarat is partnering with community and businesses to tackle the ongoing challenge of graffiti as part of a new trial program.

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Contract awarded for reconstruction of Gillies Road

07-04-2025

Ballarat City Council has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of Gillies Road to Fulton Hogan Industries for a total tendered price of $5,059,269.38 (ex GST).

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Business out the back for the Barefoot Barber

07-05-2025

Jobbo, formerly Neil Jobson but now mostly answering to just the nickname, has been known in the region for a long time as an artisan builder who sought out recycled products for his work.

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Quick decision to start CPR saves best friend

07-04-2025

Ian Ellem told his long-time friend Ian Blacket he would meet him back at the car as they each headed into different shops while running errands in the Bendigo suburb of Kangaroo Flat.

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‘Super sorter’ students improve recycling outcomes

07-04-2025

More than 40 children from six Ballarat primary schools have harnessed their super sorting powers to help improve recycling rates.

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New lights installed for Daylesford’s Vic Park

06-04-2025

Powerful new lights have been installed at Daylesford's Victoria Park sports oval in recent days and will soon be ready for action.

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Victoria tops Aussie cardiac arrest survival rate

06-04-2025

Victoria has Australia’s best cardiac arrest survival rate and the third best in the world following a record year, a report released last month shows.

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Input invited on proposed road safety and streetscape projects for Clunes

06-04-2025

Hepburn Shire Council is currently inviting local residents to have a say in response to several proposed road safety and streetscape projects, including two possible mini roundabouts, in Clunes.

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Daughter’s quick actions help save Strathmore mum

06-04-2025

Meg Warren, 51, survived a cardiac arrest in December but her experience highlights the vast value in learning CPR first aid.

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Grants to strengthen diversity and inclusion in Victoria

05-04-2025

Thirteen organisations will receive a share of $800,000 to bolster or expand their services through the state's LGBTIQA+ sector strengthening program grants.

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