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  • Last call for radio stories

    Last call for radio stories

    A book recording the events and people involved in community radio in central Victoria is in the making. Radio veterans…

  • Catch a flick with Flaus

    Catch a flick with Flaus

    From a lifetime spent reviewing and critiquing for screen, national film doyen, Castlemaine’s John Flaus has chosen 10 films “you…

  • Brew to get Royal treatment

    Brew to get Royal treatment

    A new brew 100 years in the making is set to be unveiled at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal this Saturday. The…

  • Straight aim for Hugo

    Straight aim for Hugo

    Archer Hugo Lobb has the Olympic Games in his range after being ranked eighth in the world for indoor archery….

  • Youth lead the way

    Youth lead the way

    An archer with four world records, an army cadet sergeant and an inspiring theatre group are among the winners in…

  • Near-miss scare on railway line

    Near-miss scare on railway line

    Victorian Goldfields Railway crews were left in shock following a near miss between a train and a child on the…

  • New role to address housing challenge

    New role to address housing challenge

    A dedicated housing officer has been appointed by Mount Alexander Shire Council to address the issue of boosting affordable housing…

  • Call for sanctuary

    Call for sanctuary

    A bid to have duck shooting banned at Cairn Curran Reservoir near Baringhup is gaining support. Environmental community groups say…

  • Collective presents

    Collective presents

    Today the Macedon Ranges is known for its vibrant creative community but the area has always been home to creative…

  • Concert for a cause

    Concert for a cause

    As the state’s live entertainment sector comes back to life, Castlemaine locals have a unique chance to enjoy some top-shelf…

  • Ditch the plastic for No Packet November

    Ditch the plastic for No Packet November

    Kyneton local Kate Coleman started the healthy eating and environment campaign, No Packet November, back in 2017 after noticing how…

  • Musos conference in the ‘maine

    Musos conference in the ‘maine

    Much of the region’s live music muscle will be headed to Castlemaine this month for a debut three-day music conference…