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...
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...
