Community News

  • New choir launched

    New choir launched

    The Mechanics Institute in Kyneton was buzzing last Wednesday night with the sound of a group of enthusiastic voices. The…

  • House thrown a lifeline

    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…

  • Encouraging a love of reading

    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…

  • Fun for a cause

    Fun for a cause

    For the second year running the family fun day event Race Ya will be held in Maldon supporting the Asthma…

  • Men unite!

    Men unite!

    A fun and social evening for men covering topics including men’s health, nutrition, fitness and mental health will be held…

  • Platypus protectors

    Platypus protectors

    Lucky students from four primary and secondary schools in our district are learning how to become Platypus Protectors and care…

  • A stitch in time

    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…

  • AM for career in theology

    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…

  • Valuer-General calls Woodend home

    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…

  • Young trailblazer

    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….

  • A strong voice

    A strong voice

    Just a few years ago Shaylyn Blyth, 17, did not expect to spark change nor the positive impact she has…

  • Worth his salt

    Worth his salt

    Rob Renton is exactly the kind of bloke who could brighten your day when you are down on your luck….