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Local talent to hone craft at VCASS

Two students from the Castlemaine region and one from Woodend have been selected to attend the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School in...

A community united in Castlemaine

Australia Day is a contentious day, and instead of bringing the nation together, it divides sections of the community in their beliefs about how...

Trophy returns ‘home’

As a follow-up to the recent Lancefield Gift held for the first time in about 60 years, a silver trophy presented to the 1964...

Poodle groomer makes a difference

The Poodle Groomer, aka Arrowelle Black, hosted a local Poodle Community Dinner at the Five Flags Hotel at Campbells Creek on January 11. Arrow said...

Young and old thread the needle

Bug-A-Lugs day care was visited by the Kyneton Hand Weavers and Spinners last Thursday in a rare occasion that united young and old. The...

Scouting adventures

Seven scouts and a leader from 1st Kyneton Scout Group left last week on a 30-hour bus ride to Maryborough, Queensland, to attend the...

Debut novel to launch

Retired Lancefield GP Paul Carter has recently published his fifth book and first novel. The Long Way Round follows the life of Tom, as...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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