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The forest maker
Tony Rinaudo, widely known as the ‘forest maker’, is an Australian agronomist who has lived and worked in Africa for…
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Permanent settlement welcomed
The federal government’s decision to allow 19,000 refugees to settle permanently in Australia has been welcomed by local refugee support…
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The wonderful world of fungi
“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” wrote Keats, and as autumn approaches, so does the emergence of hundreds of different…
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Next stop nationals
Amy Hume Swimming newcomer India Paleg has blown expectations out of the water with her rapid rise to nationals. Diving…
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Flooding frustration
Eight years of flooded roadways and lagging action to remedy poor drainage has taken a toll for Martin Eden. The…
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Duck death toll climbs
The mass bird casualty situation at the Bells Swamp Conservation Reserve near Maldon continues to worsen with 640 dead birds…
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New brewer at Shedshaker
It’s a new year and new chapter for Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing. Andrew Cronin, formerly of Melbourne’s Cavalier Brewing, has taken…
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Remembering Ash Wednesday
This Thursday, February 16, marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most horrific natural disasters ever to hit this…
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CAM director reflects
Lisa DennisCastlemaine Art Museum director Naomi Cass celebrates her fourth year at the helm of the beloved local institution in…
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Mobile coverage plans for Kyneton
Telstra is planning to improve mobile phone coverage for Kyneton by erecting a macro base station as a light pole…
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Respite decision ahead for carers group
Amy Hume The future of a proposed respite day care centre for dementia patients in Macedon Ranges will be determined…
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Friendship and respect
A Welcome to Country ceremony held at the Kyneton Police Station last Tuesday served as a marker of friendship and…