One million containers and counting
In the past six months, the staff at the Chewton Service Station have sorted more than one million containers as part of...
Profile of a composter
This week we are taking a stroll around the Taradale garden of long-time Mount Alexander Shire councillor, Christine Henderson, and having a...
Celebrate contributions
"Often the achievements and contributions of women are under-acknowledged."
These are the words of Macedon Ranges disability advocate Shanleigh...
Kyneton’s new senior sergeant
Frank Docherty has wasted no time getting to know the community in his new role as Kyneton Police Station's senior sergeant.
The Compost Conversation – Light, dry and unhappy
Continuing our exploration of compost density, this week we look at what happens when our compost is too light and too full of air pockets.
You’ll never guess who lives down the road…
This month features Doug Falconer, Hunters and Collectors drummer, who chatted with the Express about the ups and downs of being in a band, his seven years of study to to become a doctor and the pressures of running a brewery.
The Compost Conversation – Compost too dense?
Imagine you live at the very bottom of a compost pile. As the pile is added to every week or so, the...
Fostering a love of music
Do you have a little one with a love of music? Well, you will be delighted to learn that RazzBerry JAMZ is offering weekly 'ToddlerJAM' workshops at the Uniting Church Hall in Castlemaine.
Biography program comes to the Ranges
Older people living in aged care residences in the Macedon Ranges can now have their precious memories recorded in a biography to...
Tony Davis wins another accolade
Macedon Ranges' Citizen of the Year for 2024, Tony Davis, has won another accolade.
‘Parky Pals’ offer support, hope and friendship
Castlemaine now has its own Parkinson’s support group, affectionately known as 'Parky Pals'.
The Compost Conversation – Flat out for great compost
Note: We have decided to leave our article on making biochar until after the fire season is passed.
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