Malmsbury YJC to close
The Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre will close by the end of the year and its future use is unknown.
Harnessing beneficial fungi
Beneficial fungi are disappearing from our soils at an alarming rate, but one nursery in Harcourt is hoping to reverse the trend.
Families disadvantaged
The recent capping of public transport fares has been celebrated by many in central Victoria, in particular individuals who regularly commute to...
Soil removed from supermarket site
Work has begun to prepare the old Castlemaine gasworks site for a proposed new Woolworths supermarket.
Four Lantrak trucks...
Woodend in for top title
Woodend has been named a finalist in the 2023 TAC Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards.
The Macedon Ranges town...
Jo’s link to Woodend
A pedestrian bridge has been bequeathed to Woodend by much-loved member of the community, Jo Clancy.
Jo was passionate...
OAM for winemaking pioneer
John Ellis is a true pioneer of winemaking in the Macedon Ranges.
Arguably the first person in Australia to...
Art director honoured
From Anzacs to The Man from Snowy River, Leslie Binns has been a creative mind behind some of Australia's most iconic filmmaking.
Literacy trailblazer recognised with OAM
Castlemaine teacher, educational consultant and author Rosemary McKenry has received a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to education in...
A love of adventuring
The joy of seeing young people learning and adventuring is the reason Alex Forrest has dedicated decades to the scouting movement.
Working towards net zero
The Mt Alexander Net Zero Working Group has been busy behind the scenes highlighting the efforts of local businesses in working towards...
YIMBY compost hubs expanding
YIMBY is set to expand access to backyard compost hubs in Castlemaine after a very enthusiastic response to a call for new...
