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Kyneton’s new drive-through

Volunteer firefighters arriving to head out to the devastating Harcourt fires last week were treated to a delicious pre-dawn breakfast courtesy of the Kyneton...

Weaner sale on next week

The Annual Kyneton Weaner cattle sale will be held at the Kyneton Saleyards on Wednesday, January 21. The sale will begin at 9am, starting earlier...

Ranges residents can dispose of their festive tree for free

Macedon Ranges residents can opt to dispose of their real Christmas trees for free this month only. Resource recovery facilities at Romsey, Kyneton and Woodend...

RSPCA Victoria warns pets suffering in dangerous hot weather

RSPCA Victoria is calling on all pet owners to protect their animals during this week’s scorching weather. The RSPCA Inspectorate had received 20 reports before...

Gathering the community

Castlemaine's Community Lunch has provided nourishment and companionship to the community for more than 25 years. Local chef Duang Tengtrirat, who has been responsible...

2025, a big composting year!

This year has been a big year for YIMBY community compost in Castlemaine and surrounds. We end the year with 43 composters, with 23...

Kids try to reduce kangaroo deaths

Grade five and six students at Chewton Primary School have collaborated with Mount Alexander Wildlife Watch on a project protecting local wildlife. With a...

Students offer free health checks

A group of first year La Trobe University Bendigo nursing students are currently visiting Castlemaine and surrounds as part of the university's 'Healthy Towns'...

Community plea for funding

More than a thousand postcards will make their way to parliament backing increased funding for Macedon Ranges' strained Neighbourhood Houses. Years of inadequate funding has...

Kyneton unites for Christmas

Kyneton community groups are gearing up in collaboration this Sunday for a celebration of community and carols and all things Christmas. Kyneton Christmas Collective together...

Dry grass and pea straw, not what you might think

With the fertility of spring drawing to a close and the dry of summer approaching, we often find ourselves with lots of dry grass...

Time to light up Kyneton

Get ready to light up the town for the Kyneton Christmas Light and Decoration Competition. The Kyneton Christmas Collective competition encourages residents and businesses to...

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