'Last line of defence': one man shuts down council A local man who applied rarely used legal powers to effectively shut down his local council denies he is undermining democratic processes. AAP · Jul 15
Jim Crow Creek officially renamed Larni Barramal Yaluk Central Victoria's Dja Dja Wurrung people and their supporters have been pushing for Jim Crow Creek to be renamed for more than a decade, finally earning a new entry in the government gazette. ABC News · May 11, 2023
Daylesford community's free shower, laundry facilities for vulnerable residents could work in other towns When Danny met a man who was considering skipping a medical appointment because he "stunk to high hell", he knew he had to do something to help. ABC News · Apr 16, 2023
High-voltage powerline projects spark mixed emotions across regional Victoria and NSW Two major transmission line projects promise cleaner, more sustainable energy for Victoria and NSW. But some western Victorian locals fear the infrastructure will ruin the landscape and their lifestyle. ABC News · Aug 7, 2022
Jim Crow Creek to be renamed Larni Barramal Yaluk due to racist connotations A Victorian council has voted unanimously in favour of changing the name of Jim Crow Creek between Newstead and Hepburn to Larni Barramal Yaluk, which means "creek that's the home of the emu" in Djarra language. ABC News · Apr 21, 2022