VICTORIAN Minister for Women and Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas is celebrating the achievements and contributions of women throughout Victoria’s history with the unveiling of a powerful new mural dedicated to Aunty Margaret Tucker MBE in Footscray last week.Aunty Margaret (Lilardia) Tucker MBEA survivor of the Stolen Generations, Aunty Margaret Tucker went on to help found the Aborigines Advancement...

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Counting down to finals

IT’S March madness in the Gisborne District Cricket Association, with the first of the senior premierships ready to be handed out this weekend, while the top grades face major...

Dees make their mark

IT was a manic final round of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association, with plenty of permutations for multiple teams in the finals race.Mernda had a memorable weekend overall, justifying...

Kicking goals

By Milla WebsterAS COMMUNITIES prepare to mark International Women’s Day, two teenage athletes are proving that the future of Australian sport is in strong hands.Fourteen-year-old karateka Allanah Collett has...

Dramatic results in SDCA

THE A grade finals are set for the Seymour District Cricket Association season, and if results are anything to go by, expect a close finals series throughout.Just one round...

Bowling semi finals hosted by Kilmore

KILMORE Bowling Club hosted the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region Division three semi finals on Saturday and also the preliminaries on Sunday.Romsey played Gisborne while Mt Cottrell played Kyneton for...
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SEYMOUR Police Station has been committed to helping people with disabilities.For its services, the police station has received an award from the Office of the Public Advocate in recognition of its...
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WHITTLESEA Secondary College 2026 student School Captains have been selected.Principal Kathy Mourkakos said: “Our college captains serve not only as role models but also as the voice of their peers, helping to bridge communication...

Exciting games to shape finals

THE excitement is palpable as the Diamond Valley Cricket Association approaches finals time, with a number of permutations still to go before a resolution is reached.A Stuart Wright masterclass means Mernda needs one more...

Festival acts announced

THE City of Whittlesea Community Festival has announced its live performances for Sunday, March 15, with plenty of activities at the Civic Centre Lawns.The lawn stage will have plenty of music and cultural performances,...

Olympian helps mark skate park

OLYMPIAN skateboarder Hayley Wilson helped open Donnybrook’s newest skate park in style on Saturday morning, wowing the crowd with her wizardry on the board.The new skate park opened in Donnybrook’s Olivine estate, which was...
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