Woodend win-win – Neighbours back developer’s new plans
Objectors to a proposed housing development in Woodend have become its biggest supporters in a rare turn of events.
Thompson Builders' Ian Thompson scrapped his...
War on fruit fly
Efforts to avert the threat of fruit fly before it impacts on local fruit and veg producers have been ramped up at Harcourt with...
TRACK DEATH TRAP
Commuters are risking their lives to catch the train because of a move designed to reduce delays for morning peak services on the Bendigo...
Workshop’s creative spark
A one-off women's welding workshop in Romsey has sparked huge interest with 70 locals now on a waiting list to try their hand at...
Boxer pays it forward
Underneath David Cannon's tattoos and behind his boxing gloves lies a real softie at heart.
The Sunbury gym owner and competitive boxer has embarked on...
Rage at lives lost
Twelve empty chairs, 12 empty pairs of shoes.
Stark symbols of the deaths of 12 asylum seekers held in detention on Manus and Nauru over...
Living gently on the land
Environmental warriors Neil and Heather Barrett are well known for their active involvement in business and the community, but it's their campaigns for green...
Crunch time: Barnes’ Castlemaine Rock ceases operation
After 165 years of operation, Castlemaine's iconic Barnes' Castlemaine Rock lolly manufacturing business has ceased production.
Fifth-generation business owner and operator Peter Barnes, whose great-great-grandfather...
Monks seek peace
Buddhist monks from Wat Mai Buddhavongs have found peace in Gisborne South's countryside where they plan to spread their roots.
The Lao Buddhist Society of...
Truckies let down
*Published Midland Express: July 24, 2017
Livestock carriers are driving home the need for shower and wash amenities to be installed nearby Kyneton Saleyards' well-used...
Curiosities of old Castlemaine
There's the crib board crafted from the timber of a wrecked paddle steamer, the officious rubber stamp and elaborate holder once used to mark...
An extraordinary festival of ideas
The 2018 Bendigo Writers Festival is set to kick off on Thursday August 9 and run over three days, featuring some spectacular talent from...
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World-class grown up rock
Joeys Coop are currently touring the east coast states to promote their recently release sophomore album Lachlan Valley Dirt.
Friday...
