Flag raising celebrates diversity in Castlemaine
The rainbow flag and the Aboriginal flag will fly alongside Castlemaine's Community House 365 days a year from now - following a special flag-raising...
A dash of Latin passion catches hold in Castlemaine
A dash of Latin passion is catching hold in Castlemaine and surrounds.
The distinctly Spanish flavour fomenting in some unexpected local hotspots follows a happy...
World foodie fame
Bendigo has become the first Australian city to be designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and the wider region stands to benefit.The title puts...
Join the campaign for No Packet November!
No Packet November encourages families to reduce their consumption of packaged food for one month and make a stand against the billion-dollar food manufacturers...
Melbourne festival looks to Malmsbury
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival has set sight on Malmsbury to host its iconic 'Village Feast' in 2020.
Festival organisers have put the proposal to...
Kyneton’s Jean Hedington an inspiring example of community spirit
Few communities have among them such a tireless and enthusiastic contributor as Jean Hedington has been to Kyneton.
The local identity has been volunteering in...
Kyneton RV dump point options to be considered
New RV dump point options will be explored in Kyneton following community backlash over a plan to shift the town's current facility to nearby...
Sixty years, 60 shoes for RM Begg Aged Care Kyneton
RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care has this year reached the significant milestone of having served the community for 60 years.
As part of the anniversary...
Yandoit beekeeper has something to buzz about
Yandoit beekeeper Craig Terrell reckons he's onto something.
The local apiarist practises what he calls holistic beekeeping to produce resilient bees.
"I don't require antibiotics or...
Campaspe River landholders label Coliban Water admission a ‘betrayal of trust’
Campaspe River landholders have slammed a new admission from Coliban Water as yet another "betrayal of trust" by the water authority.
CW agreed several months...
Rise. Resist. Unite. Dance! … 16 days of activism against gender-based violence
Let us rise, resist, unite and dance together to kick off the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence.
Recognised globally each year,...
Take the plunge for mental health fundraiser
For the second year, Macedon Ranges is taking the lead in what is hoped will become a state-wide movement of rural communities in taking...
