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...
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...
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...
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...
Men unite!
A fun and social evening for men covering topics including men's health, nutrition, fitness and mental health will be held next week in Kyneton.
Hosted...
Platypus protectors
Lucky students from four primary and secondary schools in our district are learning how to become Platypus Protectors and care for our two beautiful...
A stitch in time
Castlemaine's Repair Cafe is getting set to return for 2019 bringing broken or dysfunctional goods back to good use while diverting waste from landfill.
And...
AM for career in theology
Charles Sherlock spent 26 years among the exclusive membership of the Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission.
Just 18 scholars of theology are selected world-wide for...
Valuer-General calls Woodend home
Woodend residents could be forgiven for taking pride in the knowledge that Victoria's Valuer-General also chose the area to call home.
Robert Marsh has lived...
Young trailblazer
Last year Jessica Cockerill-Wright made history as Kyneton Fire Brigade's first female member elected lieutenant in the brigade's 134-year history.
Since then, the Kyneton local...
A strong voice
Just a few years ago Shaylyn Blyth, 17, did not expect to spark change nor the positive impact she has on those around her.
Now...
Worth his salt
Rob Renton is exactly the kind of bloke who could brighten your day when you are down on your luck.
The Vietnam veteran has done...
