April 24, 2023 Issue 278 Community spirit

The Local - The Heart of the Highlands

Front cover: Sandy Breen is the new president of the 5000 Club but it's from from a one-man or woman, show. The club relies on volunteers and support from generous businesses, organisations and individuals. A real community effort. Read all about the club on page 4.

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The Local is a fortnightly community publication covering the Central Highlands of Victoria.

The next edition is out on Monday, May 8, 2023. or online on Sunday, May 7 at www.tlnews.com.au

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General manager: Kyle Barnes on 0416 104 283 or kyle@tlnews.com.au

Editor: Donna Kelly on 0418 576 513 or news@tlnews.com.au

Editorial assistant: Eve Lamb on 0493 632 843 or editorial@tlnews.com.au

Sub-editors: Nick Bunning, Lindsay Smith & Chester the Cat

Writers: Eve Lamb, Kevin Childs, Tony Sawrey, Jeff Glorfeld, Narelle Groenhout & Donna Kelly

Photographers: Kyle Barnes, Eve Lamb & Nadine Jade

Graphic designer: Dianne Caithness

Contributors: Glen Heyne (gardening), Darren Lowe (music), Richard Cornish (recipes), Clive Hartley (wine) & Bill Wootton (poetry)

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