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On March 7 Jacob Pearce will begin a 375km walk for youth mental health.

Smashing the stigma

12/02/2019

Two years ago Jacob Pearce was at a party and in a highly intoxicated state. In a moment that changed his life forever, he fell...

Young Woodend filmmakers Flynn Mazza and Kale McQuade can look forward to their film being featured at Hollywood Theatre in June 2019 after they won the regional final of the International Youth Silent Film Festival.

Up in lights

09/11/2018

Hollywood Theatre will soon light up for two young Woodend filmmakers. Flynn Mazza and Kale McQuade were named winners of the International Youth Silent Film...

Simon Rogers is calling for a name change for the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre in order to reclaim the good reputation of the town.

Rename the juvie

06/11/2018

A Malmsbury resident is calling for a name change for the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre in order to reclaim the good reputation of the...

Macedon Ranges youth resources officer Jason Azzopardi (centre) with the kids from KidzFlip's gym program.

It takes a village

30/10/2018

Gisborne Leading Senior Constable Jason Azzopardi could not stand by as he saw the impact of issues like bullying, mental illness, substance abuse and...