Austin's big ride
Community members have rallied around the family of Castlemaine youngster Austin Vearing in a bid to make 'Austin's Wish to Walk' a reality.
Fundraising for...
Spirits high for Lyonville distillery
One of the region’s smallest and newest distilleries has won international praise.
Hepburn Distillery’s Premium Organic Potato Vodka has won gold representing Australia in the...
A fungus lover’s foray into foraging
Interest in foraging for wild food is on the rise, and magnificent mushrooms are very much on the menu. But if you’re gathering your...
Kyneton network upgrade boost for solar systems
Rooftop solar systems in the Kyneton district will operate better following an intensive program of works by electricity distributor Powercor over the next two...
Gaze-grabber! Retro carriage now ready to roll
With it's bold retro livery and carefully crafted timbers, VGR's newly restored heritage refrigerator car is certain to turn heads as it gets rolling...
Aim to stamp out antisocial behaviour
A KidzFlip program for Romsey could help trigger change for the town that has faced ongoing antisocial youth behaviour.
President of the Gisborne-based group Ged...
Ranges residents save tonnes from landfill
Macedon Ranges residents have helped save 8492 tonnes of organic waste from landfill since Macedon Ranges Council’s four-bin service was introduced last year.
The new...
Deposit scheme wait
Litter along local roads and in public places is a pet peeve for Castlemaine local Bill Wiglesworth.
He wants to see container deposit legislation introduced...
Balcony restoration for grand old icon
As scaffolding was erected alongside Castlemaine's gracious old Midland Hotel in recent days it could not help but draw attention.
The iconic Midland featuring balcony...
Firies save a life
Local firefighters have saved a captain’s life after he went into cardiac arrest on the fire ground.
Spring Hill Fire Brigade Lieutenant Garry McKimm said...
Coliban Water convicted over Campaspe River pollution
Coliban Water has been convicted and fined for discharging treated wastewater from the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant to Snipes Creek at Edgecombe in 2019...
A calmer way of cooking
For many, the coronavirus pandemic has been the impetus for seeking out a slower, calmer and more sustainable lifestyle.
It's a lifestyle that foodie Alyce...
