New plans for botanical gardens
Mount Alexander Shire Council has developed two new plans to help guide the future protection and management of the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens.
The council's coordinator...
Fresh flow for platypus
The region’s vulnerable platypus population will be given a boost with a freshening flow down the Coliban River this month.
Before the millennium drought, platypus...
Value in diversity
Windarring Disability Services is encouraging diversity in workplaces across Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shire.
Shaelee Desmond, Windarring's Australian Disability Enterprise team leader for Kyneton...
Music docos to light up screen
Lights, camera, action! Castlemaine Documentary Festival invites the community to attend two free public screenings at The Village Square Castlemaine.
CDOC director Claire Jager said...
Castlemaine CBD parking changes
Drivers in Castlemaine's CBD may notice some parking changes in Mostyn Street.
In an effort to improve safety and accessibility for motorists and pedestrians, Mount...
Crafting a career in origami
A popular pastime in Japan has developed into a professional practice for expat artist Chieko Hester.
As a child, Chieko was taught by her father...
Calling local tradies
Channel Nine’s famous reality renovation show, The Block, is returning for Season 18, and will break ground in the Macedon Ranges in early April 2022.
Producers...
Plea to clear paths
Being able to walk safely down the street is something many people take for granted.
But for someone who is vision-impaired, or totally blind like...
Workers assaulted at MYJC
The Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre was placed into rotating lockdown last Friday following the assault of two staff members by inmates on Thursday.
The latest...
#sportsprecinctNOW reality
The federal government will invest $15 million to help complete the long-awaited Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct regardless of the federal election outcome.
Liberal candidate...
Home sought for ‘Safe Space’
Work to establish a dedicated 'Safe Space' in Castlemaine to assist community members facing mental health and emotional challenges is gaining momentum.
A Safe Space...
Creatives have fun
The Kyneton Art Group is a group of creative people having fun, making friends and enjoying life in their creative pursuit of art.
From beginner...
