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Council error to VCAT

“Extension by stealth” is how some objectors have described changed operating conditions for Holgates Brewhouse’s discovery centre and beer gardens. Macedon Ranges Shire Council has...

Maldon makeover milestone celebrated

Wednesday marked a historic day for the Maldon township with work beginning to remove power poles and lines following the completion of the long-awaited...

Hardwicks Meats joins forces with Kilcoy Global Foods

Kyneton-based beef and lamb processer Hardwicks Meats has joined forces with Queensland based billion-dollar global beef processor, Kilcoy Global Foods. The Foreign Investment Review Board...

Mental health more important than ever

Youth Live4Life's new headquarters in Woodend was officially opened on Friday by Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas and Macedon Ranges mayor Cr Jennifer Anderson."The mental...

School site operator named

The new tenant for the Old Kyneton Primary School site has finally been announced after months of speculation.In December 2020, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas...

Denise in the hot seat

Well-known Castlemaine local Denise Button is set to appear on the Nine network's Millionaire Hot Seat.While not revealing too much about the outcome, the popular...

A ‘maine hand in Melb film fest

A film edited by 'maine local Bergen O'Brien is poised to premiere as part of Australia's acclaimed Melbourne International Film Festival that's expanding to...

Full speed ahead on brewery

The new Lost Watering Hole brewery and restaurant in Lancefield is scheduled to be completed by late November – when a wedding is already...

‘Heavenly trio’ up for sale

Castlemaine’s grand historic Presbyterian Church at 11-13 Lyttleton Street is being sold out of church hands for the first time since it was built...

Tragedy touches Taradale

The tragic sudden loss of Taradale father Vange Missios to snakebite has moved a heartwarming community response for his family left behind.A fundraiser launched...

Film and fiesta!

Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival will return to the big screen at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine next month.The festival will kick off with a launch...

Fairytales for grown-ups

Think fairytales are just old-fashioned stories you read to children at bedtime? A special event coming up at Castlemaine Library is going to change...

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