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  • New plans for botanical gardens

    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…

  • Fresh flow for platypus

    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….

  • Value in diversity

    Value in diversity

    Windarring Disability Services is encouraging diversity in workplaces across Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shire. Shaelee Desmond, Windarring’s Australian Disability…

  • Music docos to light up screen

    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….

  • Castlemaine CBD parking changes

    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…

  • Crafting a career in origami

    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…

  • Calling local tradies

    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…

  • Plea to clear paths

    Plea to clear paths

    Being able to walk safely down the street is something many people take for granted. But for someone who is…

  • Workers assaulted at MYJC

    Workers assaulted at MYJC

    The Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre was placed into rotating lockdown last Friday following the assault of two staff members by…

  • #sportsprecinctNOW reality

    #sportsprecinctNOW reality

    The federal government will invest $15 million to help complete the long-awaited Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct regardless of the…

  • Home sought for ‘Safe Space’

    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…

  • Creatives have fun

    Creatives have fun

    The Kyneton Art Group is a group of creative people having fun, making friends and enjoying life in their creative…