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  • Become a Loyal Royal!

    Become a Loyal Royal!

    Lovers of independent cinema, live music and the arts are once again being asked to make a contribution to help…

  • Teen climate activist empowers change

    Teen climate activist empowers change

    Castlemaine teen and climate change activist Harriet O’Shea Carre has won the prestigious The Bridge Create Change Award at the…

  • Free thermal home assessments

    Free thermal home assessments

    Maldon couple Linda Pannan and Graham Thomas are already reaping significant savings from making their new home highly energy efficient….

  • Generosity in hard times

    Generosity in hard times

    The Lancefield Romsey Community Support initiative has highlighted the generosity and support of the region throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Since…

  • FUTURE GISBORNE? Call to reshape 30-year plan

    FUTURE GISBORNE? Call to reshape 30-year plan

    Gisborne ratepayer Dean Markham is leading a fight against a 30-year plan for his town that he fears foreshadows a…

  • Farm plans fast-tracked

    Farm plans fast-tracked

    Madeleine Jenkins and Tim Harvey had the rug pulled out from under them before they found solace in farm life…

  • After the shockwaves

    After the shockwaves

    Former Elphinstone girl Indi Phillips was among thousands lucky enough to escape the devastating August 4 explosion in Beirut with…

  • WORLD HERITAGE BID

    WORLD HERITAGE BID

    Castlemaine and surrounds are in plum position to benefit from a momentous bid to see the wider Central Victorian Goldfields…

  • Compelled to fight

    Compelled to fight

    Last week the Express reported on comment in the Victorian Parliament about the tragic death of Kyneton woman Alicia Little,…

  • ‘Keep open space’ call

    ‘Keep open space’ call

    Macedon Ranges Council is seeking to secure significant Gisborne land for public open space to prevent it being snapped up…

  • Foodies connect

    Foodies connect

    A community of passionate Macedon Ranges cooks and foodies has formed to share ideas, recipes, tips and tricks, and swap…

  • Farewell Target, K hub is coming

    Farewell Target, K hub is coming

    Residents at Castlemaine and Woodend will soon bid farewell to their trusty Target stores, but the news isn’t all bad…