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Jeremy Forbes of HALT and Kate Coleman of Tasting Fitness invite you to join them for a fun and social men's health night in Kyneton next week. Photo: Henry Coleman and Josh Hall

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...
Grade one student from Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School Lili Arnephy learns how to collect and filter water for DNA sampling from platypus ecologist Josh Griffith on the Campaspe River in Redesdale last Monday. Photo: Sandy Scheltema

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...
Bergen O'Brien, Martin Lafitte, Chris Hooper and Alison Ross get ready for the return of Castlemaine's successful Repair Cafe.

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...
Dr Charles Sherlock has been named a Member of the Order of Australia for his significant service to the Anglican Church of Australia, and to theological education.

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...
Robert Marsh pictured in Ireland last August for a family wedding.

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...
Kyneton Fire Brigade's 4th Lieutenant Jessica Cockerill-Wright was named one of Macedon Ranges' Young Citizens of the Year in Australia Day honours at the weekend.

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...
Woodend teen Shaylyn Blyth has become a strong voice for youth in the Macedon Ranges.

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...
Rob Renton has been named Macedon Ranges' Citizen of the Year in the 2019 Australia Day honours.

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...
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...

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