People across Australia are feeling the squeeze right now. Rising costs of living impact us all and for many, food insecurity is now a reality, exacerbated by the war and petrol crisis. Demand for support isn't decreasing and for country towns like Clunes, this means thinking differently about how everyone can get food on their table. Food systems Over recent years, food security organisations have developed increasingly sophisticated systems to connect people with food relief. From...

Wake up to the April issue of the Clunes Community News. It's packed full of reminders about the many activities happening close to home this Easter. Hard copies will hit your letter boxes after the bunny has been, but as usual, you can download an online copy here. This month's cover features a happy snap of Fairview, while inside the covers you can hear about the upcoming 11th birthday of the Clunes Farmers & Makers Market, news from the Golf Club, Fishing Club, the Clunes Football and...

If you’re in the middle of VCE, the idea of “life after school” can feel a bit like background noise.  Something people keep asking about when you’re just trying to get through SACs, assignments and maybe even a part-time job. Totally fair. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to have everything figured out right now. What is  helpful is starting to get a rough sense of what interests you and what options are actually out there, especially if you’re living in Hepburn Shire. First things...