Team Top Gun returns
For David Tyquin and his son Calvin, the 2026 Shitbox Rally isn’t just about driving a $1500 car across Australia, it’s about driving hope.
The...
Giving back to those who gave
In support of the Redesdale and District communities, the Redesdale Recreational Reserve Committee and the Redesdale and District Association are hosting a community barbecue...
Breaking down barriers
A welcome barbecue held recently at the Woodend Children’s Park brought together refugee families and local supporters, marking the start of the year for...
Music for Mark’s Country Place
Head to the Kyneton Mechanics Institute on Sunday March 1 for a special afternoon of classical music in support of Mark’s Country Place –...
Re-imagining the shire’s future
A community art project is celebrating the stories, spaces and creative spirit of Castlemaine and beyond.
Mapping Our Futures is the brainchild of self-confessed...
Tatts for a cause
Forest Creek Tattoo is gearing up to hold a 'Home is where the Harcourt is' Tattoo Flash Day this Sunday February 8.
The Castlemaine-based tattoo...
Community a ‘lifeline’ to small business
By Lara Prust
Kyneton's Super Sushi had customers lining up outside their doors for the first time in years over the long weekend.
Local resident...
Fire relief ‘snowballs’
A community-led fundraiser in Woodend on January 18 raised more than $56,000 for victims of the recent Harcourt bushfire.
Local resident and Rock and Ranges...
Compost for a cause
What a start to the year it has been! Floods, fires and a local township severely impacted, with buildings, business, homes, gardens and bushland...
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...
