Newstead’s solar farm plan
Plans for a small-scale solar farm, big enough to generate enough electricity for Newstead, have opened for public review.
Renewable Newstead, the community group behind...
GemLife Woodend in bid to expand
GemLife Woodend is seeking to extend its over 50s lifestyle resort with an additional 19 homes to the west, which one objector fears may...
‘Coldie’ hits at Woodend
A "weak tornado" ripped through a farm at Woodend last Thursday afternoon.
The unusual weather system whirled through a paddock about 5.30pm.
The tornado was short...
Gisborne fight not over
Opponents to Gisborne Business Park's expansion fear their voices have fallen on deaf ears as the proposal lives on in Macedon Ranges Council's draft...
Circus aims to bring a smile
The creators behind the inaugural Castlemaine Circus Festival are watching COVID-19 developments closely and continuing to plan their highly anticipated event.
Campbells Creek couple and...
Lancefield market makes a comeback
The Lancefield and District Farmers Market has been rescued by a passionate group of locals and will go ahead this Saturday at a new...
Be technology savvy
A free mentorship program being offered in Castlemaine and surrounds aims to take the fear factor out of using digital technology for those lacking...
Events play a role in recovery
Events will play an important role in Macedon Ranges' economic recovery from the impacts of coronavirus, according to the draft Macedon Ranges Event Strategy...
A toast to Karens
For the first time in their lives, middle-aged Karens are in the spotlight, for all the wrong reasons.
They've gone about their own business for...
Teen’s generous donation
Demand for Piper Spaltman's handmade face masks in Gisborne is high and with good reason.
The 14-year-old last week donated $1000 from their sales to...
‘Miner must stay’
Castlemaine residents have raised concerns about potential plans to move the iconic gold miner monument at the entrance to town to pave the way...
Married and buried in the age of COVID
It's a tough time to need a funeral or to want to get married.
But local celebrants say that despite COVID-19 restrictions it's still possible...
