Latest News
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Heritage questioned in cross tree clearing
A dispute has emerged between the Victorian National Parks Association and Parks Victoria over woodland clearing works at Mount Macedon,…
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More than just a free shower
A collaborative effort between Mount Alexander Shire Council, Dhelkaya Health, The Salvation Army Castlemaine and other agencies has enabled the…
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Local designers edged out
Two local skatepark designers have questioned Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s decision to award the redevelopment contract for Kyneton Skatepark to…
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An artist, a rockstar and the Archibald
Castlemaine artist Ned Middleton is a bit of a music buff, and while Tim Rogers’ band the Hard-Ons isn’t really…
Sport
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Fresh hope for flag contenders
There’s renewed hope for Riddell League football premiership contenders after Saturday’s sixth round of matches. Diggers Rest had seemingly rocketed…
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Plenty in contention
With six rounds completed, there are still seven teams in the hunt for a spot in the 2026 Riddell League…
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Mixed results for Magpie Women
Castlemaine Football Netball Club’s Women’s and Under 18 Girls football sides tackled White Hills in an AFL Central Vic double…
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Campbells Creek Magpies break the drought
Campbells Creek Football Netball Club is flying high after recording a long-awaited win against the Avoca Bulldogs on Saturday. The…
Community
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Lancefield hungry for more
Slice of Perfection’s authentic Italian pizza has returned to Lancefield in a series of pop-up Friday nights that have left…
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U3A gives life to roses
Frances Noonan Kyneton U3A has begun restoring the Heritage Memorial Rose Garden at Kyneton High School, helping preserve an important…
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Still in with a chance
The Kyneton and District Town Square Co-operative says it remains committed to securing community access to the Old Kyneton Primary…
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Harcourt community raises $30,000 for bushfire recovery
Harcourt Valley Vineyards, Harcourt General Store and Harcourt and District Lions Club have joined forces to raise $30,000 from the…
Leisure
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Queerthentic returns to The Old Auction House
This month, the walls of The Old Auction House in Kyneton will once again come alive with colour, courage and…
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Vika and Linda on tour
Iconic Australian duo Vika and Linda are headed to Kyneton’s Town Hall and Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal to promote the release…
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A feast for the senses
Entering its final week, the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival is offering one last invitation to explore, indulge and celebrate. And…
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Threads along the Silk Road
A stunning exhibition of photographs by Chewton photographer Aaron Keith is currently on show at Castlemaine Contemporary Arts Space (CASPA)….