Support for Jarrah from far and wide
When the Midland Express shared Jarrah's story two weeks ago, Jarrah and his family had no idea how far their story would reach.
Nine-year-old Jarrah...
Opening day jubilation
The opening of the Romsey Community Health and Wellbeing Space last Thursday was a happy, enthusiastic occasion.
Those present were excited about the remarkable transformation...
Board for school site
A cooperative to support the old Kyneton Primary School site being in public ownership and community control has been established.
At a recent meeting to...
A night for Matty
'A Night for Matty' is taking place in Mount Macedon on Saturday in support of Matt Bennett, a Lancefield local who is facing a...
Hay big senders!
Locally harvested hay bales are making their way to drought-affected farms in NSW and Gippsland.
It's the first cut of hay from the newly Bolinda-based...
Preschool under pressure
Pressure to find a new home is building for Harcourt preschool with the lifestyle location in the grip of a baby boom and the...
Jarrah’s fight for sight
Jarrah is a typical nine-year-old boy. He's bright, funny and kind and has a wonderful group of friends at his local school - Campbells...
Postie pilgrimage to make tracks
A pilgrimage of old iconic Australian 'postie bikes' led by locals will make tracks this September to raise funds and awareness for 'low survival'...
Centre performs swimmingly
Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre's learn to swim program has been recognised for its excellence by Life Saving Victoria with a major award.
The...
The simple joy of walking
Marita Brown is one of the original Lancefield 'Movers and Shakers'.
She was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 18 years ago but it hasn't stopped her...
Chicken art hatches enterprise
There's something about chicken art.
People seem to go just a bit clucking mad about it.
"It's just egg-cellent really," said artist Linda Newton, almost deadpan,...
Parma charmer
When Castlemaine youngsters Kate Hemphill and Ainsley Nash heard about the impacts of the drought in NSW they decided they'd do something to help.
The...
