Library lovers panic borrow
Forget panic buying toilet paper - panic book borrowing was higher on the agenda for many as libraries state-wide prepared for their second COVID-19...
Employees rise to the challenge
The aged-care workforce in Australia is made up of more than 360,000 people working in nursing, personal care, allied health, catering, cleaning, leisure, administration,...
Capturing life in the time of coronavirus
Trentham photographer Sandy Scheltema is thrilled to be successful in her Sustaining Creative Workers grant application, part of the Victorian Government's survival package for...
Successful bid to reduce speed limit
Sutton Grange residents have successfully lobbied to have the speed limit on the Bendigo-Sutton Grange Road within the township reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h.
The...
Young Voices continue to Zoom
The Young Voices of Macedon had planned to return to live rehearsals at the Norma Richardson Hall in Woodend in third term but it...
Hub push for funds
Macedon locals are fighting to keep momentum for a much-anticipated community hub as they face a cost blowout for the project.
Volunteers are seeking $90,000...
Farmers looking after their own
Arnold-based primary producers Carly and Darren Noble of small farm business The Agri-Food Network recently launched a Mental Health Gift Hampers initiative aimed at...
Milestone for Romsey Men’s Shed
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday to mark an important milestone for the long-awaited Romsey Men's Shed project.
With a lease signed and a...
Warming Woodend with cheer
Woodend Library has been yarn-bombed and its bright new look is bringing joy to visitors.
The library's frontage, bike racks, trees, posts and outdoor bench-seats...
Lancefield recycling centre launches
Lancefield locals are encouraged to think twice about what they are sending to landfill through the launch of a Lancefield Recycle Centre last week.
The...
Sustainable living at The Paddock
Work is set to begin shortly on stage two of The Paddock Eco Village in Castlemaine after the project took a hit during the...
Brighten Jacob’s day
Riddells Creek local Scott Trezise says we need a bit of positivity in the world at the moment, so he is calling for help...
