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Malmsbury YJC to close
The Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre will close by the end of the year and its future use is unknown. Inmates…
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Harnessing beneficial fungi
Beneficial fungi are disappearing from our soils at an alarming rate, but one nursery in Harcourt is hoping to reverse…
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Families disadvantaged
The recent capping of public transport fares has been celebrated by many in central Victoria, in particular individuals who regularly…
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Soil removed from supermarket site
Work has begun to prepare the old Castlemaine gasworks site for a proposed new Woolworths supermarket. Four Lantrak trucks have…
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Woodend in for top title
Woodend has been named a finalist in the 2023 TAC Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. The Macedon Ranges town is…
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Jo’s link to Woodend
A pedestrian bridge has been bequeathed to Woodend by much-loved member of the community, Jo Clancy. Jo was passionate about…
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OAM for winemaking pioneer
John Ellis is a true pioneer of winemaking in the Macedon Ranges. Arguably the first person in Australia to make…
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Art director honoured
From Anzacs to The Man from Snowy River, Leslie Binns has been a creative mind behind some of Australia’s most…
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Literacy trailblazer recognised with OAM
Castlemaine teacher, educational consultant and author Rosemary McKenry has received a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to…
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A love of adventuring
The joy of seeing young people learning and adventuring is the reason Alex Forrest has dedicated decades to the scouting…
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Working towards net zero
The Mt Alexander Net Zero Working Group has been busy behind the scenes highlighting the efforts of local businesses in…
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YIMBY compost hubs expanding
YIMBY is set to expand access to backyard compost hubs in Castlemaine after a very enthusiastic response to a call…