Vines lost but hope remains

FOWLES Wine vineyards in the Strathbogie Ranges has been devastated by the January bushfires, and the family has described it a heartbreaking loss.Catastrophic fire...

Sharing the big loss

UNLESS you’ve lived in a rural community, it can be hard to fully grasp what a week like this really means.For many families, these...

Call to support farmers

THE Victorian Farmers’ Federation (VFF) has urged the Australian public to unite and help farmers as they battle the Victorian bushfire crisis - one...

Council offering fire support

THE City of Whittlesea opened up an Emergency Relief Centre to help support neighbouring councils who have had residents impacted by recent fires, and...

Drive to tackle road toll

ROAD safety is a focus for Victoria Police in the new year following another tragic year on the state’s roads.Road Policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn...

Concerns for equipment

STATE Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has made her first visit to the Mitchell Shire since taking the role last month as she, together with...

Whittlesea CFA turns 100 in 2026

THE Whittlesea CFA brigade is already laying the groundwork for a major milestone, with preparations under way for its centenary celebrations next year.Founded in...

Community on edge

Fear and frustration are running high in Laurimar after a violent machete brawl erupted in the heart of the Town Centre on November 28,...

$6m new home for Kilmore SES

By Ashok VermaA GAMECHANGER for the region — that’s how Jaclyn Symes described the new $6 million Kilmore State Emergency Services (SES) unit headquarters.There...

A dream comes true

By Ashok VermaTHE ceremony to mark the start of the new headquarters on Tuesday was a special occasion for Kilmore State Emergency Services (SES)...
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