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ON THE BILL: Skip Gorman (US) is one of the many talented artists who will perform as part of this year's Newstead Live. For more details, visit www.newsteadlive.com.

Eclectic mix of music

Darren Lowe

UNHAPPY: Su Dennett and David Holmgren among the willow trees at Jubilee Lake. Photo: Brendan McCarthy

Activists unhappy as willows at Daylesford’s Lake Jubilee injected with poison

Hayley Elg

Firefighters respond to Benloch fire. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Benloch fire under control

Emma D'Agostino
Chris Pedler
Elspeth Kernebone

COMMITTEE: Dot Fuller, George Bremner and Chris Paquin-Bowden prepare for the Lyonville Woodchop event. Photo: Dylan Burns

Town’s chopping annual fundraiser

Hayley Elg

HISTORY: Many of the buildings featuring at the summer exhibition still look the same today, give or take a few details. Photo: Dylan Burns

Photos of past on display at museum

Hayley Elg

Zoe Hives launches a forehand in her defeat to Caroline Garcia.

‘I’m really proud’: Hives reflects on the week of her life

Free lunch and great company

ON THE BILL: Skip Gorman (US) is one of the many talented artists who will perform as part of this year's Newstead Live. For more details, visit www.newsteadlive.com.

Eclectic mix of music

Darren Lowe

UNHAPPY: Su Dennett and David Holmgren among the willow trees at Jubilee Lake. Photo: Brendan McCarthy

Activists unhappy as willows at Daylesford’s Lake Jubilee injected with poison

Hayley Elg

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Marcus Stoinis took centre stage as the Stars won their BBL Melbourne derby with the Renegades.

Finch slump continues, Stars win BBL derby

Michael Ramsey

Zoe Hives launches a forehand in her defeat to Caroline Garcia.

‘I’m really proud’: Hives reflects on the week of her life

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Clunes secures spot in the top four

Hayley Elg

Marcus Stoinis took centre stage as the Stars won their BBL Melbourne derby with the Renegades.

Finch slump continues, Stars win BBL derby

COMPETITION: Former men's champion of Daylesford Lawn Tennis Club Ken Charles claimed the top spot during the first game back.

Lawn tennis players return

Hayley Elg

Don Curnow

Curnow, Mytyk tie for club medal

Hayley Elg

ON THE BILL: Skip Gorman (US) is one of the many talented artists who will perform as part of this year's Newstead Live. For more details, visit www.newsteadlive.com.

Eclectic mix of music

Darren Lowe

ECLECTIC: Skyscraper Stan will bring his unique Americana stylings to Castlemaine's Bridge Hotel on January 20.

Characters and narratives

Darren Lowe

Chance to get out and about

ON THE BILL: Skip Gorman (US) is one of the many talented artists who will perform as part of this year's Newstead Live. For more details, visit www.newsteadlive.com.

Eclectic mix of music

BIG NIGHT: Popular DJ Rich Spanning will spin vinyl from the 1960s to the present at the Palais on New Year's Eve. Revellers can see in the new year with free entry and cold champagne.

The party season is here

Darren Lowe

LIVE: Country/hillbilly/bluegrass artist Archer will launch his latest album at the Palais in Hepburn Springs on Saturday. For Darren Lowe's interview with the local musician, visit the Advocate's website.

No shortage of great gigs

Darren Lowe

Assist the elderly during extreme heat periods by checking their cooling systems are working and encouraging them to wear loose fitting clothing and drink fluids regularly.

Caring for our elderly this summer

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Assist the elderly during extreme heat periods by checking their cooling systems are working and encouraging them to wear loose fitting clothing and drink fluids regularly.

Caring for our elderly this summer

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

First impressions: Using quality photos in real estate listings can make all the difference.

Are professional photos worth it?

Ruth Lewis

Hartland has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate garage-studio. Inset: Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett makes $1.2 million return to Southern Highlands

Lucy Macken

ON THE BILL: Skip Gorman (US) is one of the many talented artists who will perform as part of this year's Newstead Live. For more details, visit www.newsteadlive.com.

Eclectic mix of music

Darren Lowe

Free lunch and great company

ECLECTIC: Skyscraper Stan will bring his unique Americana stylings to Castlemaine's Bridge Hotel on January 20.

Characters and narratives

Darren Lowe

ON THE BILL: Skip Gorman (US) is one of the many talented artists who will perform as part of this year's Newstead Live. For more details, visit www.newsteadlive.com.

Eclectic mix of music

Chance to get out and about

BIG NIGHT: Popular DJ Rich Spanning will spin vinyl from the 1960s to the present at the Palais on New Year's Eve. Revellers can see in the new year with free entry and cold champagne.

The party season is here

Darren Lowe

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Zoe Hives launches a forehand in her defeat to Caroline Garcia.

‘I’m really proud’: Hives reflects on the week of her life

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

HARVEST: Alex Mos, Amy Naylor and Francesco Abozzi working at Lavandula in preparation for this weekend's festival. Photo: Brendan McCarthy

Preparations taking place in Shepherds Flat ahead of annual lavender harvest festival

Hayley Elg

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Street machines: Hot rods gleam, growl through Canberra for Summernats

James Joyce

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates the wicket of India's Mayank Agarwal.

India bats first as Finch, Marsh head to Big Bash

Unions blind to benefits of working holidays

Jenny Lambert

Ideas on how to be cool

Michelle Haines Thomas

Joint effort needed to help kids with arthritis

Sandra Vincent

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

Charity has status revoked after fraud case

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Vikki Campion and former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce are reportedly expecting another child.

Barnaby Joyce, partner expecting baby two

A Screen grab of video footage recorded April 9, 2018, showing Ash Treseder, 30, (on left) diving from a pier at Shoal Bay with friends. Ash Treseder, 30, from Kahibah, suffered a broken neck and spinal cord damage after he misjudged the water level when diving off the same pier at Shoal Bay on January 3rd, 2019. SUPPLIED VIA INSTAGRAM.

‘I can’t move ... I am going to drown’: the dive, then the devastation

Another tribute to slain student Aiia Maasarwe will be held in Bundoora.

Aiia's body to be released from coroner

A potential Labor NSW government would scrap a plan to move the Powerhouse Museum.

NSW Labor scrap govt's Powerhouse proposal

Sarah McPhee

Surf Life Saving NSW will receive $16 million from the state government over four years.

Govt pledges $16m to Surf Life Saving NSW

Sarah McPhee

The large male killer whale found stranded at Badger Beach on Saturday. Picture: DPIPWE

Killer whale dies after ‘mammoth’ rescue effort

Matt Dennien

Liberal Senator Jane Hume is considering standing for preselection in Higgins.

Libs accused of failing to support women

Daniel McCulloch

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker