Community News
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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…
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Tony Davis wins another accolade
Macedon Ranges’ Citizen of the Year for 2024, Tony Davis, has won another accolade.
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‘Parky Pals’ offer support, hope and friendship
Castlemaine now has its own Parkinson’s support group, affectionately known as ‘Parky Pals’.
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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…
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Op shop fashion fundraiser
The Kindness Collective at Kyneton is hosting an Op Shop Fashion Parade fundraiser next month to help raise funds for…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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The Compost Conversation: The cure for your compost
It can be tempting to try to spread our compost out before it is fully cured, but there are good reasons to not rush things.
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The Compost Conversation – Straightening the hay from the straw
There is a bit of confusion out there between ‘straw’ and ‘hay’. You hear them used interchangeably but they are…
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Emergency guide launched
Mount Alexander Shire residents now have access to a new Emergency Essentials Guide thanks to the Castlemaine SES and input from other local emergency services.
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Radio gives kids a voice
A new radio program ‘Mount Alexander Kids Radio’ (MAK Radio) is giving local kids a voice on community radio station MainFM 94.9.