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‘We all have stories to tell …’

Castlemaine resident Isis Jordan is thrilled to be the new manager for Lancefield and District Farmers Market. "We all have stories to tell, and I'm...

Art to soothe the senses at Romsey

Distinctive art installations are hoped to be secured as part of the exciting next step for Romsey Ecotherapy Park. A unique feature, Art in the...

Firies in training for virtual climb

Gisborne firefighters are in training to take part in the seventh annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb to raise funds for mental health, only this...

Kyneton’s kindness coins

To help charities around Australia through these tough times and beyond, the Royal Australian Mint has just released a unique $1 coin designed expressly...

Generosity in hard times

The Lancefield Romsey Community Support initiative has highlighted the generosity and support of the region throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Since March, volunteers and local businesses...

Foodies connect

A community of passionate Macedon Ranges cooks and foodies has formed to share ideas, recipes, tips and tricks, and swap food. Three mums who parked...

Program grows wings and saves lives

Live4Life, the only youth mental health and suicide prevention model designed specifically for rural communities, has received outstanding validation in an independent two-year evaluation. The...

It takes a village

Perhaps now more than ever, we are all keenly aware of just how important it is to shop local and rally community support for...

Help for new parents

Castlemaine-based doula Elloise Moffatt has launched a free online parent group aimed to support first-time and new parents across the region. Elloise specialises in supporting...

Dicko to the rescue

Electricity runs through Gordon Dickeson's veins. The Powercor linesman has worked with live wires for 37 years and still to this day loves his job. Even...

‘Pay it forward’ balloons bring joy

Birthday parties may be out during the pandemic but one recurrent house guest has likely attended more celebrations in the Macedon Ranges than anyone...

Lancefield market makes a comeback

The Lancefield and District Farmers Market has been rescued by a passionate group of locals and will go ahead this Saturday at a new...

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