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Castlemaine-based philosopher Dr Dean Cocking.

Bright minds examine evil

The Historical Mine Shaft Chasers have explored old mines at Kyneton, Castlemaine, Muckleford and further afield.

Kyneton’s underground

(L to R): Steven Wilson, Jenny Stubbs, Trish Harris and Alan Smith are pictured beside the unsealed section of Batters Lane. In the summer, traffic sends a constant stream of dust across their properties.

Dust up with council

Jarrah (centre) with mum Belle (left) and classmate Mathilde at Campbells Creek PS.

Support for Jarrah from far and wide

Olive growers in Pastoria's east have argued their farm would suffer without the constant on-ground care that a house on their property would allow them to deliver.

Farm zone housing still a ripe issue

Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards and local fire spotter Peter Skilbeck with state Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D'Ambrosio inspect progress to upgrade Mount Tarrengower local fire observation tower.

Upgrade pre-empts severe season

Very impressed: Wurundjiri Elder Perry Wandin (at left) and former Romsey Primary School principal Trevor Turnham - in charge at the old school for 11 years and the current one for five - chat beneath the historic oak tree featured in the park section. Both were highly impressed with the transformation of the old school and first stage of the ecotheraphy park. Perry spoke earlier to the gathering about traditional owners' involvement in the Macedon Ranges.

Opening day jubilation

Rob Bakes, Huntly Barton, Peter Henderson, Margot McDonald and Viveka Simpson have been appointed to the board of the newly established Kyneton Town Square Co-operative.

Board for school site

Castlemaine artist Mark Dober is pictured with his self-portrait.

Local finalist

'A Night for Matty' will raise funds for Lancefield local Matt Bennett and his wife Megan.

A night for Matty

Foundry Band musicians Mark Anstey and Alison Hanley and filmmaker Leonie Van Eyk with a photograph of the local band.

Help blow the trumpet

Castlemaine Secondary College students and diversity group reps Judzea Gatt and Liv Hocking at Friday's Wear It Purple Day.

School celebrates a rainbow first

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The Midland Express acknowledges the first storytellers of the land, the Dja Dja Wurrung, on which we meet, walk, work and live. We thank their Elders, past and present, for the care they have given to this country. We also acknowledge local Indigenous residents of central Victoria for their ongoing contribution to the diverse culture of our community.

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