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Now or never for Hub

Time is nearly out for the Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative to buy the Hub. At the time of printing, the Co-op had raised more...

Old ‘Res’ needs some TLC

A project is under way to explore options for strengthening the dam wall of Expedition Pass Reservoir, near Castlemaine. The project, supported by a $6.2...

Half-time for Hub

At the time of going to press on Monday, the Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative had raised $818,500 or 42 per cent of the funds...

Drought funding boosted

Drought is an enduring feature of the Australian landscape, one that central Victorians know too well, and managing drought is becoming more challenging as...

Growing pains for Ranges wildlife

Joanna Beard It’s a crisp, June morning on the outskirts of Gisborne. Stolen glances of Mount Macedon and the comforting smell of woodsmoke are among...

OAM honour for Ray

Guildford Grumpies 'legend' Ray Pattle has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the community of Guildford. The...

Levy topic still hot

Farmers and rural councils continue to push back against the Victorian Government's controversial emergency services levy despite news of a reprieve for farmers. On May...

For sale: The Church of England

The historic Church of England in Riddells Creek is about to be sold to developers according to several sources and documents viewed by the...

Long weekend road blitz

Victoria Police will be conducting a road blitz over the King's Birthday long weekend, with regional roads in their sights.

Co-op offer officially launched

A packed house attended the official launch celebration of the Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative debenture offer at Shedshaker Brewing on Sunday evening. The atmosphere was...

Tackling Australia’s hidden housing crisis – one spare room at a...

Three women, in their 50s or older, are being offered a unique, long-term, co-living opportunity in a large Mount Macedon home. Wanting to fill his...

STATE FIRST TREATY BID

The Dja Dja Wurrung People of central Victoria have become the first traditional owners to seek to negotiate a local treaty with the state...

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