Taking a big leap to happiness

TAKING a leap to good health and happiness – this is a mantra for Whittlesea’s residents aged 50 and over.The City of Whittlesea 2026...

New round of funding to open

THE State Government has announced more than $31 million in funding for emergency services volunteers through the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).Country Fire...

Free kinder for Mitchell kids

MITCHELL Shire four-year-old children will enjoy up to 20 hours of kinder for free.Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn has announced 12 local government areas...

Wallan health centre gets a boost

OMNIA Community Health (formerly Nexus Primary Health) will receive more than $28,000 through the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Capital Renewal...

Letters to the Editor – April 14, 2026

Thanks for supportI EXPRESS my deep appreciation to readers across Victoria who supported The Smith Family’s 2026 Back to School Appeal.This is the fourth...

Pet of the Week – April 14, 2026

OUR Very Important Pet of the Week is toy groodle Lucy and isn’t she adorable!At three months old she is a bundle of naughty...

Fuel relief for locals

IMMEDIATE relief has been provided to rural residents in the Mitchell Shire with the slashing of the fuel excise.There was relief for residents at...

Banking on community pays rich dividends

THE community has created a juggernaut of a business … that’s how Barry Henwood, inaugural director of Valley Community Financial Services, describes its community...

Giving for a good cause

IT was a memorable day for many around the Mitchell Shire as the community opened up to be as generous as possible for those...

Pothole dramas in Wallan

A BIG pothole on Wallan’s main street is leaving residents exasperated, with one resident even going to the lengths of putting up a sign...
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