Heathcote Wineries Day Trip
Located just on an hour from Daylesford, the Heathcote region is a pleasant day trip with plenty of cellar doors to explore. Clive Hartley identifies a few wineries that should be on your “must visit” list.
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Tim Bach
Book Review: The Season by Helen Garner
Helen Garner’s new book, The Season, follows her youngest grandson’s season playing with an under-16s Australian Rules football team in Melbourne’s inner west in 2023. Garner writes with honesty about her experience of ageing – not just the physical changes – but the fear of being alone and redundant as she watches her grandchildren move into adulthood.
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Federal Budget Promises Infrastructure Investments for Ballarat Region
The Labour Government’s 2025 pre-election budget includes significant infrastructure investments aimed at improving transport connectivity for regional residents.
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Victoria’s New Emergency Services Levy Sparks Regional Concerns
The Victorian Government has announced the introduction of the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), set to replace the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) from 1 July 2025. The increased levy is effectively shifting costs of emergency services from the state government to rate payers.
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Federal Action Required to Drive Regional Growth
Leaders from the Greater Ballarat region are calling for bipartisan support to enhance infrastructure and services critical to their communities’ growth and well-being. The Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils has identified key priorities requiring federal intervention: housing, transport, digital connectivity, and local government financial sustainability.
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