Local History

The Victorian Community History Awards are once again open, with the Local History Grants Program soon to follow, and all historical societies are encouraged...

Friday, April 26, was the 150th Anniversary of the official opening of St Matthew’s Anglican Church in Broadford.The opening was performed by the then-dean...

By Pam KiriakidisCreating a historical and arts precinct to showcase the municipality’s past is at the forefront of Whittlesea Historical Society’s future plans.The society’s...

HISTORY has resurfaced with the reissuing of the book Broadford: A Regional History, which June Fletcher first published and edited 48 years ago.Ms Fletcher,...

By Colin MacGillivrayA forgotten piece of the Kilmore district’s history will be recalled this month as historians, residents and Returned and Services League, RSL,...

By Max DaviesWITH official Anzac Day commemorations observed for another year, Returned and Services League, RSL, officials are reflecting on the importance of the...

With Kilmore having just ticked over 170 years of Catholic education, Kilmore Historical Society will mark the occasion with a presentation at its first...

The Wandong History Group launched its new website earlier this month, giving visitors a streamlined way to access historical material and keep up to...

Groups can apply for State Government grants of up to $15,000 to fund projects preserving Mitchell Shire’s history.Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said...

By Pam KiriakidisThe information board outside Beveridge Community Hall displays a historic image of Frank and Bridget Smith, the grandparents of former resident Kevin...