Community News
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Men unite!
A fun and social evening for men covering topics including men’s health, nutrition, fitness and mental health will be held…
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Platypus protectors
Lucky students from four primary and secondary schools in our district are learning how to become Platypus Protectors and care…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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A strong voice
Just a few years ago Shaylyn Blyth, 17, did not expect to spark change nor the positive impact she has…
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Worth his salt
Rob Renton is exactly the kind of bloke who could brighten your day when you are down on your luck….
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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….
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Parlez-vous Francais?
The hot, dry bushland of Walmer is a very long way from Canada’s French Quebec famed for its icy winter…
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Park plan push
Momentum is building for a Gisborne community park on the spot where development could have taken hold five years ago…
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Local cactus warriors honoured
The Tarrangower Cactus Control warriors have been honoured with a national Froggatt Award. The accolade is awarded to those who…