Community News

  • Restoration begins for old church

    Restoration begins for old church

    Mount Alexander Shire Council has begun work to repair and restore the former Wesleyan Church in Chewton. The building located…

  • Special anniversary for cemetery

    Special anniversary for cemetery

    Eve Lamb There are as many stories as people buried at the historic Sutton Grange Cemetery and a lot of…

  • National success for Kyneton breeders

    National success for Kyneton breeders

    A small kennel from Kyneton has won four titles at the Labrador National. Morndew Labradors was awarded Best Breeders Team,…

  • Ballantinia, banksias and blue-banded bees

    Ballantinia, banksias and blue-banded bees

    In 1997 an enthusiastic group of local residents joined forces to form the Harcourt Valley Landcare Group. Twenty five years…

  • Crowds cheer for parade’s return

    Crowds cheer for parade’s return

    A crowd of about 5000 people turned out to watch the 2022 Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival wind up in…

  • Looking out for our mates

    Looking out for our mates

    Castlemaine tradie Jeremy Forbes knows a thing or two about what it means to face your own demons. His own…

  • Mitch’s new mullet do

    Mitch’s new mullet do

    Mitchell Gleeson is growing a mullet for mental health. The 23-year-old Malmsbury local is raising funds for the Black Dog…

  • Help shape a positive future

    Help shape a positive future

    Lisa Dennis The Positive Ageing Advocacy Group is on the hunt for new members keen to make a difference in…

  • Maldon market returns home

    Maldon market returns home

    Maldon Market has come full circle – back to the site where it began at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Relocating…

  • Parade is back

    Parade is back

    After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival grand parade and fair will return…

  • Dicko blushes with pink pride

    Dicko blushes with pink pride

    Gordon Dickeson has relinquished his bright pink locks and raised more than $8000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation Australia. The…

  • Calling friendly foodies

    Calling friendly foodies

    Anouk PrinceCastlemaine Farmers Market is calling for volunteers to greet visitors to the monthly market, offer information and support more…