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  • The Compost Conversation – Light, dry and unhappy

    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…

    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?

    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…

  • Fostering a love of music

    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

    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…

  • Tony Davis wins another accolade

    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

    ‘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

    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. There is…

  • Op shop fashion fundraiser

    Op shop fashion fundraiser

    The Kindness Collective at Kyneton is hosting an Op Shop Fashion Parade fundraiser next month to help raise funds for…

  • Bag a bargain at Woodend

    Bag a bargain at Woodend

    The Woodend Whole Town Garage Sale is making its comeback on Saturday March 2. Now in its 11th year, the…

  • The Compost Conversation – Biocharging your compost

    The Compost Conversation – Biocharging your compost

    There is lots of interest, quite a bit of hype and some pretty optimistic hope pinned on biochar and what…

  • Inspirational speaker

    Inspirational speaker

    Woodend’s Victoria Hotel will be the venue for another inspirational guest speaker for the first Birds of a Feather event for 2024.