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Lovebirds Pam and Pieter Bink celebrate 60 years

Pam and Pieter Bink say they’ve never fought in their 60 years of marriage. The secret? “Give your wife a cup of tea in bed...

Dads line up for that loving feeling on Father’s Day

Bradley Ward has one piece of advice for soon-to-be dads – cherish every moment, celebrate each milestone. Children grow so fast, the Eynesbury father says...

Women’s roles at play at Bacchus Marsh College

The Foreman is not your typical high-school drama production. Instead, it explores American politics, history and gender inequality. What would the world look like if...

Inaugural Bacchus Marsh makers market

Bacchus Marsh’s artists and crafties will have the chance to showcase their creations at the town’s inaugural Maker’s Market. The new market will be unveiled...

Small Business Festival coming to Melton

A small-business festival planned for Melton is aimed at putting the municipality on the map and showcasing the “great things” local businesses are achieving. Melton...

Dream Big Festival kicks off in Melton South next month

A two-day festival celebrating “big dreams” and promoting good mental health will kick off in Melton South next month. The Dream Big Festival, co-ordinated by...

Georgia is taking part in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular

South Morang’s Georgia Moris loves to perform. The 11-year-old spends her spare time singing, acting, modelling and competing in calisthenics. She dreams of making...

Vintage diesel train to pass through Bacchus Marsh

RACEGOERS can travel aboard a vintage diesel train to the Redwood Carnival at Maryborough this weekend. The Redwood Rail Trail train will depart Southern Cross...

Gearing up for the Ballan vintage rally

Good things take time so preparation for the next Ballan vintage rally has already begun. Collectors are gearing up early for next February’s Ballan District...

Eynesbury artisan market delivers the goods

A market in Eynesbury this weekend will showcase hand-crafted goodies from across the western suburbs. Market manager Felicity Ashman said the market had proven so...

Green thumbs needed to plant 3000 trees near Melton

Volunteers are needed to roll up their sleeves, pull on gumboots and plant 3000 trees near Melton. The 11th annual Grow West event will build...

Melton celebrates Refugee Week

It takes courage to flee persecution and seek refuge in another country, the Refugee Council of Australia reminds us. And this year’s Refugee Week theme...

Shiann’s red-y for Red Nose Day

Western suburbs cutie Shiann is one of many youngsters who will be clowning around this week – all for a good cause. The six-year-old will...

7 things to do this weekend

From laughing out loud to classic cars and winter arts, here's seven things to do around the north west this weekend.   Cherry Laughter Club Where: Cherry...

6 things to do this weekend

Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival Where: Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown When: 11am-6pm, Saturday April 3o The Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival is a celebration pairing the best...

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Warriors back on winners list

A week off did the Western Warriors the world of good as they returned to the winners list in the Victorian Netball League championship...