Local News
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Curiosities of old Castlemaine
There’s the crib board crafted from the timber of a wrecked paddle steamer, the officious rubber stamp and elaborate holder…
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Locals join the ride
Castlemaine locals Greg Barkla and Bob Bent have teamed up to take part in the Black Dog Ride, a 10-day…
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Buzz along to the bee
Do you fancy yourself to be an exceptional speller? Can you recite all those grammatical rules we learned at school…
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New courts to be a hit
Tennis will become even more of a hit in Riddells Creek with three new Tennis Australia compliant hard courts to…
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Macedon wants a hub
A group of Macedon locals have banded together in a bid to convert a council-owned building into a community hub….
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Community chips in
The campaign to replace Langley-Barfold Fire Brigade’s stolen support vehicle is gaining strong community support. The Ford Ranger was found…
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$195M solar farm bid
A $195 million solar farm proposed for Baringhup will feed enough energy into the grid to power 44,000 homes while…
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Blaze at Highbank
The historic Kyneton farmhouse owned by television personality Tonia Todman was significantly damaged by fire yesterday morning. Firefighters arrived at…
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Development approved for Carriers Arms
Mount Alexander Shire Council’s decision to approve development of Maldon’s historic Carriers Arms property paves the way for a new…
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Letters from the inside
Insights into life on the inside is at the heart of a unique live production being staged at the Old…
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An accident waiting to happen
Users of the Leisterville hall in Castlemaine have described parking outside the facility as “dangerous” after a recent upgrade to…
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Foundry’s first grads
One of Kyneton’s newest foodie hotspots, the Social Foundry on the corner of High and Mollison Streets, is celebrating the…