Seymour’s new agricultural pavilion at Kings Park officially open
The clack of riding boots echoed through the new expansive agricultural pavilion at Seymour’s Kings Park on Thursday, as the multi-purpose space was officially opened to the public.
The large open but undercover shed...
Kilmore Art Expo’s return a resounding success
By Colin MacGillivray
THE return of Kilmore Art Expo at the weekend proved to be worth the wait, with organisers reporting increased crowds and sales after a year off in 2020.
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing...
Kilmore Regional Busking Championships bring town to life
KILMORE’S Sydney Street came alive with sound and colour on Saturday as the town celebrated the return of the Kilmore Busking Championships.
The championships were first held in 2019 to coincide with the Kilmore Art...
Seymour Alternative Farming Expo draws big crowds
By Colin MacGillivray
SEYMOUR Alternative Farming Expo organisers are thrilled with the support the event received during the weekend, with exhibitors reporting some of their strongest sales in years.
Crowds turned out to see displays of...
Extra gaming machines approved for Hogan’s Hotel in Wallan
By Colin MacGillivray
A WAR of words has erupted between Mitchell Shire community leaders and Wallan’s Hogan’s Hotel after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal upheld a decision to allow 20 extra gaming machines at...
Kilmore Regional Busking Championships set to return
THE Kilmore Regional Busking Championships are set to return bigger and better for their second iteration on April 17.
The championships started in 2019 but were cancelled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Championships coordinator...
Broadford Memorial Park playground upgrade to begin in May
WORK is set to begin on the renewal and upgrade of Broadford’s Memorial Park playground in May.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes joined Mitchell Shire Council representatives on March 26 to launch the works...
Wallan comedian Jai Cameron back on stage
By Steph McNicol
AFTER a year of not being able to perform, Wallan-based comedian Jai Cameron is ready to get back on stage as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in April.
The former Assumption...
The Kilmore International School celebrates culture with International Day
THE Kilmore International School celebrated its annual International Day in vibrant style, transforming the school grounds into a festival, with exciting cultural activities, food trucks and performance song and dance.
The vision of the day...
Wallan music duo promote speaking out
By Aleksandra Bliszczyk
WALLAN music duo Flaxxon released their debut album Silver Spoon last week, with a message of speaking out against harassment and bullying.
Twin sisters Yasmin and Yolanda Absolom, 23, dealt with bullying at...