Drought funding boosted
Drought is an enduring feature of the Australian landscape, one that central Victorians know too well, and managing drought is becoming more...
Growing pains for Ranges wildlife
Joanna Beard
It’s a crisp, June morning on the outskirts of Gisborne.
Stolen glances of...
OAM honour for Ray
Guildford Grumpies 'legend' Ray Pattle has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the community...
Levy topic still hot
Farmers and rural councils continue to push back against the Victorian Government's controversial emergency services levy despite news of a reprieve for...
For sale: The Church of England
The historic Church of England in Riddells Creek is about to be sold to developers according to several sources and documents...
Long weekend road blitz
Victoria Police will be conducting a road blitz over the King's Birthday long weekend, with regional roads in their sights.
Co-op offer officially launched
A packed house attended the official launch celebration of the Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative debenture offer at Shedshaker Brewing on Sunday evening.
Tackling Australia’s hidden housing crisis – one spare room at a time
Three women, in their 50s or older, are being offered a unique, long-term, co-living opportunity in a large Mount Macedon home.
STATE FIRST TREATY BID
The Dja Dja Wurrung People of central Victoria have become the first traditional owners to seek to negotiate a local treaty with...
The government’s bitumen
The state government had denied responsibility for a public road in the Mount Alexander Regional Park and for years failed its statutory...
Budget invests in history
A project to undertake significant renewal works at Buda Historic Home and Garden in Castlemaine has been allocated half a million dollars...
Building a united nation
Community members gathered for the 2025 Sorry Day Commemoration in Victory Park in Castlemaine on Monday.
Sorry Day, which...
