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Local hiking group’s quick thinking sees multi-agency Grampians rescue a success
A routine hike in the Grampians turned into a major rescue operation for a local bushwalking club after a rockfall left one hiker trapped and another injured last Saturday morning.
4 September, 2026
General News
Spring-time asthma warning for local families
As temperatures rise and Victorians look to spend more time outdoors, Ambulance Victoria is reminding the community...
4 September, 2026
Local News
First solo exhibition to open
Taylah Richards is an emerging artist based in Ballarat who feels she...
Local News
SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT: Our everpresent companions
Sitting in the car park at a local supermarket with the sun shining, I...
Local News
One Nation announces candidate for Ripon
One Nation Victoria unveiled their candidate for Ripon on Saturday...
Council & Business
Gallery preparing to showcase community art
Creativity will take centre stage again this summer as the much‑loved Community Art Exhibition returns to Central...
4 September, 2026
Local News
Town sculpture designs revealed
Voting opens today for an exciting new entrance sculpture in Avoca to...
Local News
Councillors abandon Bristol Hill bike park concept, deemed unlikely to succeed
The Bristol Hill Urban Bike Park has been cancelled by Central...
Local News
EB draws almost $4 million into shire
An evaluation of last year's Energy Breakthrough has highlighted the...
Sport
2026 MCDFNL Netball Preliminary Final Preview — Avoca vs Navarre
After their surging qualifying final victory over Carisbrook, Avoca is now only two wins away from joining a highly...
4 September, 2026
2026 MCDFNL Football Preliminary Final Preview — Carisbrook vs Harcourt
Carisbrook are the MCDFNL’s most successful football club, possessing a...
2026 MCDFNL Netball Preliminary Final Preview — Natte Bealiba vs Carisbrook
For the fourth time in five years, Natte Bealiba and Carisbrook will...
2026 MCDFNL Football Preliminary Final Preview — Talbot vs Newstead
The two main catalysts to this season’s enthralling finals series are...