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Local pilot Norm Edmunds turned heads with his brightly painted 'Starlet' sports aircraft which came completed with a rocket-powered pooch named Polly. Photo: ietsystems.com.au

Sky-high result for cancer fundraiser

Despite overcast skies, more than 350 people packed the hangar at the Kyneton Aero Club on Saturday for the annual Cancer Council morning tea...
Castlemaine's Cr Max Lesser with his self imposed "art house" restoration project in Harcourt.

This ole house …

For many restoring a dilapidated house solo on a budget of practically nothing could be a headache. But for Castlemaine's Cr Max Lesser it's become...
The Central Victoria Lion Team was among the colourful parade entries that thrilled crowds.

Fun of the fair

Thousands travelled to the historic township of Maldon for the 142nd Maldon Easter Fair last weekend. The five days of festivities included a scone...

Tiny homes to tackle homelessness

Castlemaine District Community Health has developed a project proposal to help those who are homeless, but it needs help. The Tiny Homes Sweet Home project...

Ditch deadly netting

Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network is urging locals to ditch deadly fruit netting in order to protect threatened species. The network recently responded to three separate...

Young achievers celebrated

Victorian Youth Week and the school holidays kicked off in style on Friday with a Youth Festival in Castlemaine's Victory Park celebrating the achievements...

Doctor in the house

Overweight high school drop-outs from low socio-economic backgrounds don't get to be doctors - especially if they are single mothers. At least that's what...

Residents face truck nightmare

Neighbours to a newly approved 43-lot subdivision in Kyneton fear construction trucks will threaten safety as they are forced to traverse residential streets. The 5...
The new With One Voice Central Victoria Choir was launched last in Kyneton week.

New choir launched

The Mechanics Institute in Kyneton was buzzing last Wednesday night with the sound of a group of enthusiastic voices. The new With One Voice Central...
Macedon residents have something to celebrate with strong prospects for a Neighbourhood House at 47 Victoria Street. Pictured are Karen Goltz, Samara Hodson, Elizabeth Barnett, Jennifer Brusley and Blake Byron-Smith with daughter Beatrice.

House thrown a lifeline

Macedon locals are overjoyed with the shire council's decision to scrap the intended sale of 47 Victoria Street. The much-loved house was the former maternal...
Carli Springate is the brains behind the Book Boxes project.

Encouraging a love of reading

A new community project will see books available across the Mount Alexander Shire for children to read. The Book Boxes project has been developed by...
Lochie Cameron and Xave Mason are looking forward to participating in some of the fun activities including the three-legged race at the Race Ya event at Maldon on March 31.

Fun for a cause

For the second year running the family fun day event Race Ya will be held in Maldon supporting the Asthma Foundation in memory of...

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