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  • Mass duck casualties under investigation

    Mass duck casualties under investigation

    Lisa DennisParks Victoria and wildlife experts are investigating a mass casualty event involving ducks and other birdlife at Bells Swamp…

  • Resurgence of ‘wild swimming’

    Resurgence of ‘wild swimming’

    The Campaspe River in Kyneton is the place to be for “wild swimming” this summer, according to local residents. Kyneton…

  • Art lovers – become a museum guide

    Art lovers – become a museum guide

    Are you excited and curious about what you have seen at the Castlemaine Art Museum? If so, why not consider…

  • Working towards net zero

    Working towards net zero

    Mount Alexander Net Zero Working Group is a group of seven passionate individuals who are helping local businesses reach 100…

  • Cyclists call for action

    Cyclists call for action

    Community members are calling for urgent improvements to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure at McKenzie Hill on the outskirts of Castlemaine…

  • Romsey Market reboot

    Romsey Market reboot

    Lancefield Romsey Lions Club is bringing back Romsey Market after more than a decade. The market will make its return…

  • AO for Woodend’s Professor Tonge

    AO for Woodend’s Professor Tonge

    Bruce Tonge’s ground-breaking work in child psychiatry over five decades has focused on autism spectrum disorders and behavioural and emotional…

  • Citizen of the Year honoured

    Citizen of the Year honoured

    Sue Anderson has made thousands of rescues in more than 20 years as a wildlife carer. Last week the Gisborne…

  • A lifelong passion

    A lifelong passion

    Watching a child have a light-bulb moment in education is one of the greatest joys in teaching for Elaine Murphy….

  • 2023 festival line-up revealed!

    2023 festival line-up revealed!

    A huge crowd packed The Goods Shed on Saturday morning for the launch of the impressive 2023 season line up…

  • Prison healthcare shake-up

    Prison healthcare shake-up

    Following a massive shakeup to the state’s prison healthcare system Dhelkaya Health in Castlemaine will become the lead healthcare provider…

  • Mount Macedon Memorial Cross plans questioned

    Mount Macedon Memorial Cross plans questioned

    Significant native vegetation is earmarked for removal in a proposal to restore views to Melbourne from Mount Macedon Memorial Cross….