Community News
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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Events play a role in recovery
Events will play an important role in Macedon Ranges’ economic recovery from the impacts of coronavirus, according to the draft…
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Teen’s generous donation
Demand for Piper Spaltman’s handmade face masks in Gisborne is high and with good reason. The 14-year-old last week donated…
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Library lovers panic borrow
Forget panic buying toilet paper – panic book borrowing was higher on the agenda for many as libraries state-wide prepared…
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Employees rise to the challenge
The aged-care workforce in Australia is made up of more than 360,000 people working in nursing, personal care, allied health,…
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Capturing life in the time of coronavirus
Trentham photographer Sandy Scheltema is thrilled to be successful in her Sustaining Creative Workers grant application, part of the Victorian…
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Successful bid to reduce speed limit
Sutton Grange residents have successfully lobbied to have the speed limit on the Bendigo-Sutton Grange Road within the township reduced…
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Young Voices continue to Zoom
The Young Voices of Macedon had planned to return to live rehearsals at the Norma Richardson Hall in Woodend in…
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Hub push for funds
Macedon locals are fighting to keep momentum for a much-anticipated community hub as they face a cost blowout for the…