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Victim of scam praises local bank

Castlemaine resident Glenn Sutherland has warned locals to be wary of phone scams after thousands of dollars were stolen from his Commonwealth...

Big reveal soon

Excitement is in the air as The Block enters the final production weeks for its upcoming season set in Gisborne South.

A film lover’s feast

Eve Lamb True stories that cut to the core of what it is to be human offer film lovers...

Forest furore

Victoria's Conservation Regulator is assessing a number of allegations of non-compliance with timber harvesting laws in the Wombat State Forest.

Storm recovery continues

One year on from devastating storms that rocked the region, Trentham Fire Brigade has received a boost to support its response efforts.

Thief targets coop

Four isa brown hens were stolen from St Ambrose Primary School in Woodend over the Queen's Birthday weekend. Staff...

Poles add spring to walkers’ steps

Eve Lamb The weather may be making many feel Nordic lately, but for an increasing number of local souls...

Writing with fire

The countdown is on until the 2022 Castlemaine Documentary Festival, set to feature at the Theatre Royal from July 1-3.

A relieving yarn

A Castlemaine shearer has played a key role in the triumphant yarn of Victoria the overly burdened sheep, relieving her of a...

Trackside reinvention

Eve Lamb Driving past the old railway goods shed in Newstead it's hard to miss the fact that work...

It takes a village

How the community can work together to address Mount Alexander Shire’s housing crisis is the focus of a new 10-year social and...

Dog attack devastates

Two escaped dogs attacked a flock of sheep at Baynton last week, killing two and maiming 33 that later had to be...

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