1+ week, 1+ day ago   (448+ words) Tiny clear crystals that could unlock the secrets of the universe sit in a tightly-sealed box, safe from a hostile world that threatens to instantly destroy them. What sounds like a science fiction plot is reality for Australian researchers, who…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (981+ words) Two of Echuca's most successful social functions are the Apex and Hopwood Balls — both staged for the purpose of crowning Rich River queens. The first, the Apex Ball, sees the crowning of Miss Rich River Charity Queen. At the Hopwood…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (95+ words) It was Mums’ Night Out for almost 80 people at the Gulpa Preschool’s recent fundraiser. The school disco edition trivia night was held at the Deniliquin Golf Club, and also included sing-alongs, dancing and plenty of laughs. Trivia Oz hosts Bon…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (461+ words) Fourth generation Tahbilk Estate custodian Alister Purbrick says “family is at the heart of Tahbilk”, which is why the Nagambie winery is giving one Australian family the chance to reconnect at its inaugural Long Lost Lunch. As Victoria’s oldest, family-owned…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (695+ words) Credentialled diabetes educator Bronte Holland has opened her own private practice in Echuca, offering specialised support for people living with all types of diabetes, including gestational diabetes, which she says is affecting a growing number of pregnant women. “One in…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (398+ words) Children’s Book Week may not officially start until August 22, but celebrations are well and truly under way at Campaspe Library branches across the shire. The week is a celebration of children’s literature, reading and authors, created by the Children’s Book…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (160+ words) Students from Shine Bright Anstruther St Kindergarten have inspired an arts show with a twist, with the centre set to host a lantern and light festival. With so many kindergarten arts festivals, Shine Bright wanted to find a unique way…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (303+ words) A successful trivia night was held recently at the Swanpool Memorial Hall. More than 100 people came along to help raise funds to purchase new equipment for the Swanpool CFA brigade. An event spokesperson said many businesses in Swanpool, Benalla, Mansfield…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (232+ words) Amplify Creative Hub will return to Shepparton Library on Saturday, August 22 with a free series of workshops for young people to build music and recording skills and enjoy some free pizza. Open to anyone aged between 12 and 25, the workshops will…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (534+ words) After 15 years of working in the youth mental health sector, Ruory Kirkby is bringing his new workshop, aimed at building genuine connection between sons and their fathers or mentors, to the town where he grew up. After identifying a need…...