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  • Newstead calls for flashing lights

    Newstead calls for flashing lights

    The Newstead community is lobbying Mount Alexander Shire Council in the hope of getting flashing safety lights installed to highlight…

  • Epic orchestra performance

    Epic orchestra performance

    This Saturday is a special one for Resonance String Orchestra as it delivers Epic, its debut Mount Alexander Shire live performance in…

  • Regional pride on show

    Regional pride on show

    An evening celebrating fashion, self-expression and affirmation is planned for the Macedon Ranges this week. ‘Queers on the Catwalk’ will…

  • Gisborne aged care approved

    Gisborne aged care approved

    Benetas will soon deliver a new, architecturally designed residential aged-care home for Gisborne. Macedon Ranges Council granted a permit for…

  • Plant sale fundraiser a success

    Plant sale fundraiser a success

    A wet weekend did not deter Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees volunteers. On Saturday, their outdoor plant stall went…

  • MIGHTY MEDAL EFFORT

    MIGHTY MEDAL EFFORT

    Castlemaine’s Remembrance Day service held special significance for one local family with the presentation of a set of replacement war…

  • Increase the health of your farm

    Increase the health of your farm

    Knowing what you’re looking at in the paddock, when to use animals to graze the landscape and when to let…

  • A Victorian first at Castlemaine

    A Victorian first at Castlemaine

    The November Castlemaine Farmers Market was historic. Market organisers sought permission from the Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Corporation to adopt…

  • Keeping the Kyneton Show spark alive

    Keeping the Kyneton Show spark alive

    This Friday night, the skies over Kyneton will be the backdrop for the biggest fireworks display the district has ever…

  • Thefts show disrespect

    Thefts show disrespect

    The repeated thieving of donated goods from the front of Windarring’s Castlemaine recycled goods store has staff and supported workers…

  • A day of jazz

    A day of jazz

    Castlemaine Jazz Festival organisers are planning to hold a mini event this Saturday – ‘A Day of Jazz’. The pop-up…

  • Portrait Prize 4 Respect

    Portrait Prize 4 Respect

    Locals are encouraged to get creative and submit a portrait for the ‘Portrait Prize 4 Respect’ community art event being…