Our Region's People

MORE than three weeks after the devastating Longwood bushfire, fire-affected families, farmers and businesses are finally seeing practical recovery support delivered on the ground.While...

BLAZING A trail, a Kilmore East group of volunteers has been lending a hand in the dire times faced by bushfire and flood-hit residents...

KEVIN Butler’s BlazeAid has received a significant donation to help strengthen the Longwood and surrounding communities following last month’s devastating fires as part of...

THE Whittlesea VIEW Club is looking ahead with confidence and enthusiasm to 2026, following what has been described as a standout year of connection,...

TWO OF Whittlesea’s most dedicated emergency service leaders have been formally recognised for their outstanding contribution to community safety, with SES Whittlesea Controllers Gary...

THE Kilmore Regional Busking Festival has been named Mitchell Shire Council’s Community Event of the Year, celebrating an event that has grown from a...

A YOUNG volunteer’s dedication and compassion has been recognised with the Mitchell Shire Council’s Access and Inclusion Champion award, highlighting the powerful impact of...

THE school journey of thousands of students across Victoria has started in earnest over last week, with preps across the area completing their first...

The days that followed the fireIn the days since the Longwood fires, I have seen things I won’t forget.I have seen people turn up...

By Ashok VermaKNOWN among friends as Jumbo, Seymour’s Ken Hall has done mammoth work for a countless number of local organisations over the years.For...