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  • Telegraph station connects to NBN

    Telegraph station connects to NBN

    Some exciting developments have recently occurred at the Old Telegraph Station in Barker Street, Castlemaine. In December, the building was…

  • Big line-up for Town Folk Festival

    Big line-up for Town Folk Festival

    The countdown is on until Castlemaine’s highly anticipated second annual Town Folk Festival on Saturday February 11. Bringing together 16…

  • Dexter to the rescue

    Dexter to the rescue

    Dexter doesn’t wear a cape but he is now an unlikely hero of his quiet Woodend cul-de-sac. The eight-year-old jack…

  • Sparks fly over fireworks

    Sparks fly over fireworks

    Demand for greater restrictions on fireworks in the Macedon Ranges has sparked a petition that’s garnered more than 4500 signatures….

  • Rubbish dumped in Kyneton

    Rubbish dumped in Kyneton

    Macedon Ranges Shire Council is investigating the dumping of hard rubbish in Kyneton last week. Local residents discovered a hot…

  • Flagship festival to launch

    Flagship festival to launch

    Now in its 47th year, the Castlemaine State Festival is launching its 2023 season with a preview event at Castlemaine…

  • Folk-rocker gives back

    Folk-rocker gives back

    Tim Rogers and The Twin Set will perform a CFA fundraiser gig at the Malmsbury Hotel on February 2, with…

  • Bin bandit put on notice

    Bin bandit put on notice

    Castlemaine Police are seeking information from the public following a series of incidents where rubbish and recycle bins were mowed…

  • Family forced to put funeral on hold

    Family forced to put funeral on hold

    A Carlsruhe family was left devastated over Christmas after having to put a funeral on hold for almost three weeks….

  • Depot gets green light

    Depot gets green light

    Lisa Dennis A contractor’s depot will be built on farming land at Muckleford after gaining approval at the Victorian Civil…

  • Major revamp for Macedon Lodge

    Major revamp for Macedon Lodge

    Bill West Progressive redevelopment of the famous equine property Macedon Lodge at the foot of Mount Macedon will be good…

  • Major crash at Kyneton

    Major crash at Kyneton

    An elderly Kyneton couple had to be cut from the wreckage of their car after it was struck at speed…