VicGrid releases draft 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan
VicGrid, the government body responsible for planning and developing the state’s renewable energy zones, has today released the Draft 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan for...
Tools for thriving in tough times
Farmers and service providers in the Maffra region have been invited to a unique workshop designed to support both the wellbeing of individuals and...
New emergency services tax on ratepayers passed through state parliament
The state government's Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) has passed through parliament after a deal with crossbench upper house MPs.
Replacing the Fire Services...
State government announces drought support, Wellington farmers miss out
The state government says it is continuing to back farmers impacted by drought and dry conditions, with expanded support to deliver on-farm infrastructure grants...
Further Stratford plan consultations
THE community has been invited to participate in a second round of consultation for Wellington Shire Council's Stratford Structure Plan.
Following the first sessions held...
Climate change hypothetical at Bond Street
The Bond Street Event Centre will be staging a thought-provoking event which will explore one of the most pressing challenges of our time -...
New exhibitions at Briag
The works of two Briagolong Art Gallery members will be on display in exhibitions which open at the gallery this weekend.
The exhibitions promise a...
Funding for First Nations housing in Victoria announced
Hundreds of new social homes will soon be built for First Nations Victorians as part of the state government's investment into housing across the...
Children and family centre on hold
Wellington Shire Council has confirmed its applications for state and federal government funding for the proposed Sale Integrated Centre for Children and Families have...
Council restructure to cut costs
As Wellington Shire Council released its 2025-26 draft budget for public comment last week, mayor Scott Rossetti highlighted key financial challenges facing local governments,...
Show of unity against domestic and family violence
Look beyond the sobering statistic that a woman is killed every nine days in Australia by a current or former partner, and you’ll see...
Game review: Xenoblade Chronicles X an epic sci-fi action-adventure
Fight for survival while exploring the vast expanses of an alien world in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. This visually enhanced version of the...
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Maffra Band Spring Concert at Maffra Memorial Hall
Spring into spring with Maffra Municipal Band’s gala concert on Sunday, August 31, from 2pm to 4.30pm at the Maffra Memorial Hall.
Tickets are $10,...
