‘Rural identity not for sale’
Amy Hume
Riddells Creek residents challenging the density of a residential development say the rural identity of their town is not for sale.
The developer-led precinct...
Excitement builds for CSF 2023
Lisa Dennis
The 2023 Castlemaine State Festival is just around the corner and the Express caught up with festival director, Glyn Roberts, to discuss what...
CAM Commissions to launch
Lisa Dennis
A fundraiser on Friday will mark the first crucial step for Castlemaine Art Museum's board as it works to raise much-needed funds to...
Shed fire at Lauriston
A stray spark from a welder ignited materials and chemicals in a tin shed on a rural property at Lauriston yesterday.
The blaze broke out...
Building the regional startup sector
Despite 25 per cent of Victoria's population living in the regions, just three per cent of business startups are based in regional Victoria.
Now, a...
Rapid rise to the top
Annette Death has been elected Macedon Ranges Shire mayor for a one-year term.
The East Ward councillor from Riddells Creek was elected unchallenged last week...
Intersection upgrade ahead
Amy Hume
Macedon Ranges Council is advocating for 'prompt' delivery of safety improvements to Woodend's notorious Urquhart-High Street intersection, which could be up to seven...
Hair-razing move
For a decade they were known for their dreadlocks; now for braving the razor to raise funds and awareness for mental health.
Mates John Crozier,...
Christmas shop controversy
Jade Jungwirth
A number of Maldon shop owners have expressed outrage at a new red arrow pointing to 'Santa and the Christmas Shop' (Vanilla Spice).
Traders...
Seb named junior champion
Bernadette Nunn
He’s only nine but East Trentham’s Sebastian Beattie has already ticked off his number one ambition, showing his own stud sheep at the...
Labor MPs returned
Local Labor MPs, Maree Edwards and Mary-Anne Thomas, have been re-elected to their respective seats of Bendigo West and Macedon in Labor's return to...
Housing green light for Riddell
A hotly debated 10-unit development for Riddells Creek got a green light at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal last week.
Plans for the 4551sqm...
