Call for sanctuary – Petition to ban shooting at Cairn Curran
A petition calling for a ban on recreational duck shooting on Cairn Curran Reservoir at Baringhup has attracted hundreds of signatures, the majority of...
POWER PARK STALLED
Plans have stalled for a major community renewable energy park to help power Macedon Ranges.
The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group project, south of Woodend, proposes...
Better angels of our nature
Whether you believe in angels or simply endorse the values they represent, the latest exhibition to launch at Maldon's Cascade Art gallery will likely...
K-town reflections
The interesting mix of people who make up the Kyneton community fascinates local artist Adam Lee.
Lee is among 11 artists exploring their creative views...
Blaze spotlights dog attacks
A devastating shed fire at Yapeen in recent days spotlights a wider issue of dogs attacking livestock in the area.
Late afternoon, April 25 just...
Clear the verges – Firefighter speaks out on fuel loads
Andrew Avent knows a thing or two about wildfire and has a controversial idea for rural roadside management across the Macedon Ranges.
The Newham resident,...
Just breathe – Men's event unlocks the power of breath
Mark Kluwer is a tradie who now carries a different set of tools.
In a search for fulfilment in his early 50s, he unlocked the...
A 'lunar landscape'
Fancy a bit of recreation on the Lauriston Reservoir in your tinny or kayak?
You'll have to navigate a "lunar landscape" to reach the water...
Job opportunities at Rationale's new Kyneton headquarters
Luxury skincare brand Rationale will host an information evening at Kyneton Mechanics Institute to share details about their move to Kyneton, its teams and...
Forest frustration
More than 40 state, national and international groups are calling on the state government to accept recommendations for new national parks in the state’s...
Sign of the times – Churches slated for sale
A 'sign of the times' is the way the looming sale of two historic Uniting Churches is being described by what remains of their...
Jazz fest makes a comeback
The Castlemaine Jazz Festival is set to return in winter 2021 after a year's recess.
Castlemaine Jazz Festival committee member Lyndal McClure and treasurer Caroline...
