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Shoppers to experience Piper Street differently
Piper Street business-owners are uniting to change visitor experience in a special night shopping event. Love Spell’s Heather Carulli is…
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Local MP to retire from politics
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas has announced she will retire from politics at the next state election, bringing an end to…
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From war zones to Woodend
A former Australian Army sniper who spent two decades on continuous service – including multiple deployments to Afghanistan – will…
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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…
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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Medical physicist grateful to help
As a medical physicist, specialising in radiotherapy cancer care, Newstead Fire Brigade member Anne Perkins decided she wanted to help…
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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…
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…
