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Call to reopen fitness venues

Gym owners have joined forces to pressure the Victorian Government to reclassify fitness venues as essential services. Fitness venues were excluded from reopening in the...

Camp Reserve master plan draws debate

A "once in a lifetime opportunity to improve our premier reserve" is the way one local councillor has described the adoption of an amended...

Malmsbury marks cultural heritage

New cultural signage has been installed at Malmsbury Common Reserve in conjunction with Djandak, the business enterprise of the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal...

Become a Loyal Royal!

Lovers of independent cinema, live music and the arts are once again being asked to make a contribution to help secure the future of...

Kyneton’s kindness coins

To help charities around Australia through these tough times and beyond, the Royal Australian Mint has just released a unique $1 coin designed expressly...

Teen climate activist empowers change

Castlemaine teen and climate change activist Harriet O'Shea Carre has won the prestigious The Bridge Create Change Award at the 2020 7NEWS Young Achiever...

Free thermal home assessments

Maldon couple Linda Pannan and Graham Thomas are already reaping significant savings from making their new home highly energy efficient. Now they're about to share...

Generosity in hard times

The Lancefield Romsey Community Support initiative has highlighted the generosity and support of the region throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Since March, volunteers and local businesses...

FUTURE GISBORNE? Call to reshape 30-year plan

Gisborne ratepayer Dean Markham is leading a fight against a 30-year plan for his town that he fears foreshadows a 'Sunbury future'. He is challenging...

Minerals exploration explained

Local communities can learn about minerals exploration in their region at an online information session this month. The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions is...

The Paddock to feature

The Paddock Eco Village in Castlemaine will be featured as part of Sustainable House Day this Sunday. Established in 2001, Sustainable House Day is a...

Farm plans fast-tracked

Madeleine Jenkins and Tim Harvey had the rug pulled out from under them before they found solace in farm life at Tylden. The couple had...

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