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Local firefighters commended for bravery
Local fire brigade volunteers worked for hours to protect homes and properties late in the day and into Saturday, and are being commended for their bravery.
13 January, 2026
General News
NATURE STUDY: Learning from our environment — By Brian Lennen
As I sat in my car waiting for a cup of coffee, I observed a group of adolescents sky-larking.
13 January, 2026
Local News
Grants support local events
Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) has backed regional arts and...
Local News
Gilbert and Sullivan sing-along to unite Dunolly
The renowned tunes of Gilbert and Sullivan will fill Dunolly Town Hall...
Local News
Residents reminded to take care in heat
Ambulance Victoria paramedics urge community to remain vigilant during...
Council & Business
Council staff agreement close
A landmark agreement for Ararat Rural City and Central Goldfields Shire Council workers is waiting on a final...
9 January, 2026
Local News
New era for railway station
Maryborough’s historic railway station will pen a new artistic chapter...
Local News
Question time on the cards
Community questions ahead of council meetings could be back on the table...
Local News
No decision on new broiler farm
A controversial broiler farm application has been left in limbo, after...
Sport
Road to weekend finals starts this Saturday
Following an extended sabbatical over the Christmas period, the Goldfields Playing Area’s weekend pennants will...
13 January, 2026
Dellavedova suffers head knock in Kings victory
Matthew Dellavedova’s ambitions of making a third consecutive NBL Grand...
MDCA under 13s contest the A.J. Martin Shield
The MDCA’s under 13 representative squad battled talented competition...
Colts start its title defence against Owls
With two competitive defeats in the one-day sphere, Maryborough will...
