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Flying into the park

The Macedon community celebrated the exciting launch of a flying fox at Ash Wednesday Park on Friday. Macedon Ranges deputy mayor Rob Guthrie and guest...

New president for 160th show

Barfold’s Andrew Ferrington is the Kyneton Agricultural Society’s new president. It is one of the oldest continuous agricultural societies in the state, formed in 1856. “I...

Autumn fete welcomes all

Castlemaine North Primary School will be holding its Autumn Fete on Saturday April 30 and invites the whole community to come along. The event will...

Refugee advocates active in April

April is proving a busy month for volunteers at Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees. It began with their highly anticipated afternoon with writer and...

Community grants closing soon

The WDEA Works Foundation 2022 Community Grants are closing soon with $100,000 worth of funding available. Not-for-profit organisations, sporting clubs and community groups that promote...

Save Kyneton Lions

Kyneton Lions Club is at risk of folding as diminishing membership leaves its ranks near bare. Club officials are urging new members for the club...

Close shave for Alex

Edgar's Mission has rescued a sheep carrying 40kgs of wool found at Mount Alexander earlier this month. The wool-burdened sheep, affectionately named Alex, was in...

New manager for RM Begg

Kate Hayward says taking on the role of general manager at RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care is like coming home. The Woodend resident began working...

Mural delights diners

A striking community mural has been installed at Little Swallow Café. Unveiled last week, the work was part of the Kyneton Community House’s Learn Local...

Ready to Relay

Lancefield will welcome back Cancer Council Victoria’s Relay For Life on Saturday. The event will see about 20 teams and 176 participants take part at...

In need of repair?

Do you have broken household appliances or need some simple sewing repairs done? Bring them along to the next Castlemaine and surrounds Repair Cafe on...

Open your heart and home to a rescue pet

Throughout March, PETstock Gisborne and Castlemaine will once again host their annual National Pet Adoption Month – an initiative led by PETstock Assist –...

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