Cellulose, chitin or lignin?
The bodies of all living things, from the largest trees to the smallest microorganisms are mostly made of carbon, organised in microscopic chains called...
Giz Asaurus to roar again
How do you make a stranger smile? A creative Gisborne teenager has found just the right combination of silly, fun and lovable to do...
How to use your ‘mind blender’
We have talked before about the importance of getting the moisture content of our compost piles right. Our favourite image for the ideal level...
Doing it for Dal
Members of the Castlemaine and Kyneton communities and music lovers everywhere are urged to get along to the inaugural 'Live at The Camp' music...
Farmers learn regenerative agriculture
It was a perfect autumn day as farmers from the region met for the final day of this year’s 'Healthy Landscapes – Holistic Grazing...
The leaves are falling
“Did you see the wind today, blow the autumn leaves away? From on high they fluttered down, some were red and some were brown”....
Lions clubs take action on melanoma
Australia, unfortunately, holds a grim title: the highest melanoma rate globally.
Every 30 minutes, a person in the country receives a melanoma diagnosis, with...
Dapper up and ride
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride returns to Castlemaine this Sunday, with many riders already registered for the event.
The DGR is an international charity event...
Environmental champions nominated
Four local schools, Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten, Winters Flat Primary School, Chewton Primary School and Newham Primary School, have been nominated as finalists...
Salvos seek support
The Salvation Army Castlemaine is urging locals to donate what they can to help them in their vital work supporting the most vulnerable in...
A recipe for success
When Adam Bourke realised he had built up his bakehouse to become a defining feature of Woodend, he knew he'd done something right.
After...
Tattoo Flash Day raises $12,200
The team at Forest Creek Tattoo in Castlemaine has once held a flash day to raise vital funds for charity.
In 2023 they raised funds...
