The forest maker
Tony Rinaudo, widely known as the ‘forest maker’, is an Australian agronomist who has lived and worked in Africa for several decades.
Permanent settlement welcomed
The federal government’s decision to allow 19,000 refugees to settle permanently in Australia has been welcomed by local refugee support group, Macedon Ranges Rural...
The wonderful world of fungi
“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” wrote Keats, and as autumn approaches, so does the emergence of hundreds of different fungi.
Next stop nationals
Amy Hume
Swimming newcomer India Paleg has blown expectations out of the water with her rapid rise to nationals.
Flooding frustration
Eight years of flooded roadways and lagging action to remedy poor drainage has taken a toll for Martin Eden.
The owner of Kyneton's Eden Lodge...
Duck death toll climbs
The mass bird casualty situation at the Bells Swamp Conservation Reserve near Maldon continues to worsen with 640 dead birds pulled from...
New brewer at Shedshaker
It’s a new year and new chapter for Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing.
Andrew Cronin, formerly of Melbourne’s Cavalier Brewing, has taken on the role of head...
Remembering Ash Wednesday
This Thursday, February 16, marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most horrific natural disasters ever to hit this country – the Ash...
CAM director reflects
Lisa DennisCastlemaine Art Museum director Naomi Cass celebrates her fourth year at the helm of the beloved local institution in 2023 and...
Mobile coverage plans for Kyneton
Telstra is planning to improve mobile phone coverage for Kyneton by erecting a macro base station as a light pole swap out...
Respite decision ahead for carers group
Amy Hume
The future of a proposed respite day care centre for dementia patients in Macedon Ranges will be determined next week.
MacGregors Farm proposes short-term,...
Friendship and respect
A Welcome to Country ceremony held at the Kyneton Police Station last Tuesday served as a marker of friendship and respect between...
