Preserving our heritage apples
Harcourt has always been known as the ‘apple centre of Victoria’ but in recent years some of its heritage apple varieties have almost disappeared.One...
A re-purpose focus
An op shop with a focus on funding local natural environment projects will open its doors in Castlemaine this Friday.
Named The Good Op Shop,...
Hospitality hit hard
Labour market shortages and COVID uncertainty are placing strain on Macedon Ranges' hospitality industry.
Many have successfully pivoted to takeaway models during COVID lockdown periods...
International acclaim
Performances in short film recognised around the world
Castlemaine resident John Flaus is well known to Australian audiences and has been appearing on our cinema...
Join the ‘Vacctorians’
Some Mount Alexander Shire councillors were among those lining up on Friday morning to get their COVID-19 jabs, joining the increasing number of people...
VICTORIAN FIRST FOR WASTE
Mount Alexander Sustainability Group has secured DON Smallgoods in Castlemaine as the development site of a proposed multi-million dollar bioenergy facility.
The planned project represents...
Grand plans for Clarkefield?
Developers have hatched a grand plan for the future of Clarkefield and yesterday began community consultation on their proposal.
APD Projects is overseeing the proposed...
Top shot from firie
Chewton Fire Brigade volunteer Steve Womersley has been named runner-up in the annual CFA National Volunteer Week Photo Competition.Steve snapped a picture of fellow...
Castlemaine supermarket plan heads to VCAT
A controversial planning permit application for a proposed Woolworths supermarket in Castlemaine's Forest Street is headed to VCAT with a mediation session set for...
Nature played ‘a trump card’ – Burn controller details what went...
The man at the centre of two planned burns that escaped control in the Cobaw Forest 12 years apart has spoken publicly for the...
Kyneton hotel fire leads to arrest
A Kyneton man has been arrested after three people were injured in a suspicious fire in the Newmarket Hotel at Kyneton.Fire broke out in...
Biggest Morning Tea returns to Plaistow
Lilian and Peter Skilbeck are opening their gardens at the historic Plaistow Homestead to host a Biggest Morning Tea over Thursday and Saturday this...
