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Activities for prospectors young and old, new and seasoned will be on offer at this year’s Laanecoorie Gold Bash.

Laane’s Gold Bash set to return

The much-loved Laanecoorie Gold Bash is coming back for 2025, promising a weekend of gold fever, family fun and community spirit on the banks of the Loddon River.

19 August, 2025

Emergency services remained on scene in the hours after the fire started to determine what caused the blaze.

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Emergency services investigate house fire

Clunes and District Young Farmers’ own Jenny Redpath, Lacie Smith, Liam Flowers and Will Quartermain are seeking sponsors for the Clunes Quick Shear event. Sponsorship is essential for it to run, they explained, with a goal of raising $10,000 on the day to support rural communities after natural disaster.

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Sponsors needed for event’s success

Council believes keeping the local VicRoads agency open will cost “hundreds of thousands” of ratepayer dollars each year. 190825 25

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Council reviews VicRoads service amidst uncertain future for community

The success of Energy Breakthrough, which brings thousands to Maryborough, hinges on the support of hundreds of volunteers.

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Volunteers needed for EB

Jesse Harman’s Dark Sands will be released on September 25.

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Former local to release book

Part of the Princes Park grandstand roof blew off during the storm.

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TRAGIC AND DESTRUCTIVE END TO 1960 — “Town shows its indomitable spirit!” with Brian Lennen

VCAT date for broiler farm extended - feature photo

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VCAT date for broiler farm extended

A half century on from the Vietnam War, it still casts a shadow on Lee Turton and Danny McIver's lives as they call on the community to remember.

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Vietnam veterans reflect

Staff were notified earlier this week that works at the quarry will terminate later this month.

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Carisbrook quarry to close

AV’s response times down - feature photo

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AV’s response times down

It was a heartfelt message of appreciation across the region on Thursday, manifesting in celebrations of all kinds, including Havilah’s residents writing thank you letters for staff.

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Local carers thanked for their passion

Operation Winter Watch found around a quarter of all stopped vehicles had defects, one too dangerous to drive away, and saw almost $100,000 in unpaid fines.

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Unpaid fines, defective vehicles caught in two-day Operation Winter Watch

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