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Urgent traffic solutions sought
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is calling on Department of Transport for urgent traffic solutions for Woodend’s notorious Urquhart/High Street intersection. Users of the intersection contend with main street congestion, a confusing layout with several turning points and high volumes of traffic accessing service hot spots including the Coles supermarket and train station. More than four…
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Program forced to relocate
The Castlemaine Secondary College Flexible Learning Options program has been relocated from the Etty Street Campus to the mainstream campus at Blakeley Road, in preparation for 2025. Principal Justin Hird said that after years of pursuing additional funding for the program, the college had no option but to relocate the program. “At this stage, we…
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Council seeks input on 2025/2026 budget
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting residents to have their say on the council’s 2025/2026 budget. The submission process is now open for community members and organisations to submit a proposal for projects or funding considerations in the new financial year. This is the opportunity to have your say on what you would like to…
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Glimpse at plant’s future
The Castlemaine community had an opportunity to have its say on plans to upgrade the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant at two public drop-in sessions this month. Feedback from the public acknowledged the need to upgrade the plant to meet the area’s growing population, while ensuring improved wastewater treatment that will continue to benefit Campbells Creek’s…
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Engaging young people
Mount Alexander Shire Council has been granted almost $300,000 to run youth projects in the shire through the Engage! program and the youth-run Eight Metre Speaker committee. The Engage! program will receive $170,000 to work with young people, community organisations and service providers to provide activities, training and development programs. The programs will be aimed…
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Theme set for dawn service
Planning is under way for the 2025 Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service, with the theme for next year’s event unveiled by the volunteer organising committee. The theme for the 2025 event will be ‘The Unseen Wounds of Conflict’, exploring the many impacts that war has on those who serve, from the physical injuries to…
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Are you the next Castlemaine Idyll?
Castlemaine Idyll organisers are excited to announce that it’s really getting hot in here, as they open up performer registrations for Castlemaine Idyll 2025! The fundraiser for Castlemaine’s lot19 artspace is returning on Saturday March 15, 2025, and this time they’re adopting the theme ‘Hits of the 80s, 90s AND 00s’. For those not in…
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Project spreads festive cheer
Dhelkaya Health’s much-loved Christmas Tree Project is back for another year, continuing its mission to support local families and individuals during the festive season. The initiative invites staff to donate non-perishable foods, toiletries and small gifts, which are then packed into Christmas hampers and delivered to those in the Mount Alexander Shire who need them…
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Santa is on his way!
Past Apex Club of Castlemaine volunteers will be out in force once again tomorrow morning, Christmas Day, visiting streets across Castlemaine and beyond with the big man in red handing out icy poles and lollies to excited youngsters. This year marks the 87th anniversary of the beloved annual Past Apex Club of Castlemaine Santa Run,…
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Lighting up Kyneton
Kyneton has a festive glow thanks to a new Kyneton Christmas Collective lights and decoration competition this year. The newly formed collective is a small group of passionate community members planning Christmas activities in Kyneton throughout December. A lights and decoration competition has been a much-anticipated event with prizes awarded for the residential displays. The…
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Bike repair station open
Macedon’s new bicycle repair station has officially opened at Ash Wednesday Park. The bike repair station is where cyclists can access a range of tools to make small bicycle repairs and instructions to do so by QR code. It is the first of its kind in the Macedon Ranges, inspired by those seen along bicycle…
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Giz Asaurus’ grand reveal
The identity of Gisborne’s loveable sign-baring dinosaur Giz Asaurus has been revealed as he moves to pass the suit on. Gisborne teen Sam Upsher revealed himself as Giz to much excitement during the the Gisborne Festival parade earlier this month. The 15-year-old created the identity about nine months ago as a way to connect with…