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Ken Maddern at Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve.

Oz Day gong for Ken

Citizen of the Year for Mount Alexander Shire, Ken Maddern has not let having chronic fatigue stand in his way. Instead, the passionate local volunteer,...
French tutor Emma Dubuc is looking forward to the new language courses about to start up at Castlemaine Community House.

Parlez-vous Francais?

The hot, dry bushland of Walmer is a very long way from Canada's French Quebec famed for its icy winter carnival. But you don't have...
Friends of Wyralla Reserve treasurer John Wren shares the Reserve Landscape Plan with the many Gisborne residents keen to see the space developed for recreational community use.

Park plan push

Momentum is building for a Gisborne community park on the spot where development could have taken hold five years ago if it was not...

Local cactus warriors honoured

The Tarrangower Cactus Control warriors have been honoured with a national Froggatt Award. The accolade is awarded to those who have made a major contribution...

From Paris to Newham

This is the story of a reunion...the kind of reunion people who sold something years ago only to find it is worth a small...

New pooch park proving popular

Since it opened last month, Guildford's new off-lead dog park has been proving very popular among dog owners and their four-legged friends who have...

Born by the river

Kyneton local Nancy Mortimer welcomed a new grandchild before Christmas who was in quite a hurry to arrive. Nancy's son Anthony and daughter-in-law Rachael live...
Romsey Neighbourhood House coordinator Michelle Balthazar and local creator Danielle Stanton are encouraging people to put their wares on show.

Romsey site sought for new enterprise

Once 'hidden' local artisans can soon showcase their wares with the emergence of a new social enterprise in Romsey. The local Neighbourhood House is seeking...
Newham CFA members with the 'new Bobby Adams'. From left are Chris Eagle, Allan Chiong, Captain Steve Flounders, Bobby Adams, Neil Pomroy, Allan Muir and Bryan Hornbuckle.

Honouring a legend

Bobby Adams joined his local brigade to fight fires when he was just 14 years old. Today at 95 he still takes a big...

Peonies bring joy to special visitors

Karen O'Sullivan A surprise visit to the Spring Hill Peony Farm put smiles on the faces of Trentham Aged Care residents. Owner Nicky Thomas decided to...

A polished production

Moonlight Theatre Company has debuted at the Theatre Royal in Castlemaine with a very funny, clever radio play called The Wrong Box. Director John Rowland...

Spread a little joy

Imagine being unable to give your child a gift this Christmas. Sadly, this is a reality for struggling local families doing it tough this...

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