Running from August 18-27, the “Wild Wild West” route will cover more than 5200 kilometres, taking entrants through regional towns, outback landscapes and remote communities before reaching the spectacular Ningaloo Coast. Along the way, participants will raise vital funds to support children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability. All vehicles must be […]
Michael Seton, a former government superannuation fund chief executive, is running as an independent candidate for the Macedon electorate in the November 2026 Victorian State Election. Mr Seton said the state government’s financial position was dire. “We need people with financial management experience like me to put their hand up for Parliament to help fix […]
The Local has been shortlisted for two awards in the 2026 Victorian Country Press Association awards. Just sayin’… is up for Best Opinion Editorial while a photograph on the front page of the September 22 edition, 2025, is up for Best Sports Photo. VCPA Chair Andrea Graham said the association was delighted to recognise the […]
The appointment takes Ms Dore from the role of acting CEO to interim until a permanent CEO is appointed. Mayor Cr Tony Clark said he was delighted the appointment of an interim CEO was the first decision made by the reinstated councillors. “Appointing Janet to the interim CEO role provides the organisation with stability while […]
Fern Hill forefather William Middlemiss was born on June 5, 1831 at Dunira Estate, Perthshire, Scotland. His parents were Thomas Middlemiss and Janet Ewan. The family sailed on 20 March 20, 1849 on the ship Saxon and while travelling William wrote a diary of his experiences. Here are some excerpts from his diary writings on […]
The Swiss Italian Festa will return to Hepburn Springs in October, bringing together food, wine, music, history and community for a celebration of the unique Swiss Italian heritage that helped shape the region. Running across the weekend of October 23–25, with the traditional Heritage Dinner commencing celebrations on Thursday, October 22, this year’s Festa will […]
A host of MPs visited Creswick Aged Care recently to mark the final stage of the federal government’s aged care wage increases. Among those attending were, pictured from left, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King MP, Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles MP, Loren Phelps (Creswick Aged Care) Nicole Allan (Australian […]
Daylesford Spirit Distillery has come away from the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australia International Spirits Awards with a trophy for the Champion Victorian Gin for its Australian Dry Gin. And if that’s not enough, the Mt Franklin business took home three gold medals, four silver medals and a bronze medal across its range including Triple Cask […]
