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15/08/2026

15/08/2026

👉 Opportunity 👈 John Marsden Story Prize

✍️ 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐖𝐞'𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬.
📢 The 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 is now open for entries from students across Australia, in Years 7–12.
➡ Whether your story makes us laugh, keeps us guessing, challenges the way we think or takes us somewhere we've never been, this is your chance to share it.
🏆 John Marsden believed in the power of young voices. This prize celebrates that legacy by encouraging the next generation of Australian storytellers to write boldly, honestly and originally.
📅 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟏 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Know someone who should enter? Share this post with them.
🔗 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫:
https://www.newsteadyoungwritersfestival.com/story2026

15/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating Courtney Alexander on her appointment as Branch Manager of Community Bank Gisborne & District. A familiar face to many, Courtney has been an integral part of our branch for a number of years and is passionate about supporting our customers and local community.

"Having been part of this team for a number of years, I've seen firsthand the difference our customers make simply by choosing to bank with us. I'm excited to continue building on what our branch has achieved over the last 18 years, supporting our customers, local businesses and community groups."

Congratulations Courtney, we couldn't be happier for you and know what an incredible impact you'll have in this role👏👏👏

15/08/2026

🌻Spring Events 🌻 Budburst

🍷 35 Years of Budburst – Cool Wines Close to Home! 🍷
🎉 Mark your calendars for 14–15 November and celebrate 35 years of Budburst, the Macedon Ranges' much-loved w**e festival.
➡ For one special weekend each year, w**eries across the region throw open their doors, inviting you to discover award-winning cool climate w**es, delicious local food and the warm hospitality the Macedon Ranges is known for.
🍾 With 25 w**eries across 15+ festival venues, you'll have the chance to meet passionate w**emakers, taste limited releases and small-batch w**es, and explore cellar doors that aren't usually open to the public. Add live entertainment, beautiful countryside and incredible local produce, and you've got the perfect weekend escape.
🚈 Getting here is easy too, with V/Line services to Woodend and Budburst bus routes connecting festival venues, or simply explore at your own pace with a Budburst Festival Passport. 🍇🥂
🎫 Here's where to get your tickets https://www.macedonrangesw**eandfoodfest.com.au/

15/08/2026

Flanno for a farmer day !!!!!! Today we think of our farmers, get behind em and show ya support if ya can by wearing a flanno.
flannoforafarmer.com.au