Health

  • It’s not too late to relay

    It’s not too late to relay

    The desire to make a lasting memory in the name of a loved one will bring a family together from…

  • ‘Big K’ a big hit

    ‘Big K’ a big hit

    Young Ava Coleman has taken the war on waste and waistlines to her school canteen. The grade six Kyneton Primary…

  • Lose yourself to dance

    Lose yourself to dance

    It’s Mental Health Week across Mount Alexander Shire and there’s no better time to put on your dancing shoes and…

  • Support networks vital

    Support networks vital

    New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals suicide rates are at a 10-year high. The Causes of Death…

  • Hunt on for land

    Hunt on for land

    Romsey Men’s Shed needs a permanent home and has identified a preferred site at Romsey Park. The organisation became incorporated…

  • New festival collapses

    New festival collapses

    An arts and wellness festival awarded $450,000 in state government funding has been cancelled. Eyebrows were raised when the government…

  • Feed it forward

    Feed it forward

    A generosity food movement across Lancefield and Romsey aims to turn reclaimed fresh produce into nutritious shared-table meals. Feed it…

  • Colour runs riot

    Colour runs riot

    What better way to celebrate life in all its charm, chaos and occasional confusion than with a riotous celebration of…

  • Come join the walk

    Come join the walk

    The Campaspe River Walk in Kyneton will be taken over for a good cause this coming Sunday as local Joshua…

  • Support for Jarrah from far and wide

    Support for Jarrah from far and wide

    When the Midland Express shared Jarrah’s story two weeks ago, Jarrah and his family had no idea how far their…

  • Opening day jubilation

    Opening day jubilation

    The opening of the Romsey Community Health and Wellbeing Space last Thursday was a happy, enthusiastic occasion. Those present were…

  • Jarrah’s fight for sight

    Jarrah’s fight for sight

    Jarrah is a typical nine-year-old boy. He’s bright, funny and kind and has a wonderful group of friends at his…