Killings, chaos and corruption may grab the headlines but it isn't always the full picture.

One thing is a constant, you want to know what is going on in your town and you come to The Courier to find out.

That's why we aim to get the balance right. There are plenty of troubling issues out there and disturbing incidents demanding your attention but there are also a host of upbeat stories about people and events happening in your community.

If you want a glimpse of the future just take look at our innovation series and stories of creativity and daring in our local business world.

Or if the world has left you a little jaded, take a flick through the gallery of smiling faces of a whole generation of preps. They really are our future.

And while we're on the theme of good news, how about some free tickets for you, our subscribers?

We are giving three lucky subscribers the chance to win a double passes to the ChillOut Festival, from March 7-11 in Daylesford. 

Simply enter by following this link for your chance to win a double pass valued at $50.

Thanks again for subscribing and enjoy.