Latest News
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Snow gums to be removed for view
Battle lines have been re-established in a fight over restoring historic view lines to Mount Macedon Memorial Cross and saving…
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Commuters call for more carriages
Victoria’s free public transport initiative has now been extended until the end of May but overcrowding has prevented many regional…
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Construction begins on $267M New Gisborne development
Construction of a 247-home heritage-inspired over-50s community in New Gisborne has begun, following approval of its first stage late last…
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Speed reduction recommended
Macedon Ranges Shire councillors will next week consider a recommendation to lower speeds at a section of Three Chain Road…
Sport
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Chock full of interest
The second round of Riddell League football on Saturday provided plenty of interest, with Woodend-Hesket bouncing back from a lacklustre…
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Magpies face off against the Bloods
Once again the Camp Reserve looked at its best on a glorious autumn day as Castlemaine welcomed South Bendigo on…
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Women’s footy kicks off
Women’s football in the Riddell League kicked off on Saturday evening, with reigning premiers Macedon scoring a convincing win over…
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Redbacks find their feet
Long-time rivals Romsey and Lancefield opened their 2026 Riddell League football campaigns on Saturday with a match of contrasting halves….
Community
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Lightning Queens bound for Shitbox Rally
Local hot rodding identities Sharon Soldatos and Stacey Raselli are set to take part in the July edition of the…
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Appeal close to Newstead’s heart
Newstead and District Fire Brigade members Christopher and Cheryl Simmins have a deep connection to the The Royal Children’s Hospital’s…
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Calling all Harcourt tradies
Hope Assistance Local Tradies (HALT) will be hosting a breakfast for tradies in Harcourt next Tuesday at James Park. The…
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Theme set for Mount Dawn Service
Planning is well under way for the 2026 Mount Macedon ANZAC Day Dawn Service, with the volunteer organising committee announcing…
Leisure
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LOCALS entries closing soon
Local filmmakers are being encouraged to submit their work for the fifth edition of the Castlemaine Documentary Festival’s LOCALS program,…
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Ensemble brings high-quality theatre
A bold new chapter for performing arts in regional Victoria begins this June, as Castlemaine’s newest theatre company, The Ravens…
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Easter cheer comes to Maldon
Crowds flocked to Maldon to celebrate the 149th Easter Fair over the weekend. The five-day celebration was packed with events…
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Run the Maine 2026 launched
Run the Maine held a special event at Boomtown Winery and Bistro last Tuesday evening to launch their 2026 fundraising…