Community News

  • Theft in hard times

    Theft in hard times

    A disappointing theft in hard times has set Kyneton Community House back in making its childcare playground safe. About $300…

  • Radio to rock the Royal

    Radio to rock the Royal

    Castlemaine’s not-for-profit radio station MAINfm kicked off its week-long ‘2020 Radiothon’ fundraiser on Saturday evening with an epic PubSing Castlemaine…

  • Challenges ahead for RM Begg

    Challenges ahead for RM Begg

    RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care is calling for financial support to help it survive. The community owned not-for-profit organisation has…

  • Club joins positive role model move

    Club joins positive role model move

    As the footy season hopes to make a welcome return, members of the Woodend Hesket Football Netball Club are a…

  • MAINfm needs you!

    MAINfm needs you!

    If you’re a MAINfm listener, it’s your time to shine as the best little station in the nation is seeking…

  • Locals helping locals

    Locals helping locals

    Mt Alexander Community Enterprise Inc has donated $4000 to local groups in support of their COVID-19 work in the community….

  • Connecting seniors

    Connecting seniors

    Physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, while essential to protecting older Australians who are particularly vulnerable to the virus, may…

  • Grants cash splash

    Grants cash splash

    Maldon Urban Landcare has reason to feel well pleased with itself this week after being named among the local groups…

  • Sarah leaves her mark

    Sarah leaves her mark

    For 20 years, Sarah Collier has led and nurtured a team of more than 150 staff to create a home-like…

  • Surprise rescue

    Surprise rescue

    Fryerstown CFA volunteers and local community members joined forces on Sunday to rescue a three-year-old horse from a ravine at…

  • A whole new world

    A whole new world

    Remember when you were a kid and libraries were quiet places where you got shushed? Libraries these days are so…

  • Pen pals multiply

    Pen pals multiply

    The Pen Pal Project launched by the Rotary Club of Castlemaine last month has taken off! Another 25 letter writers…