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Fires inspire Woodend musician’s debut song
Hannah Cooper is using her music to start important conversations.Her beautiful but haunting debut, The Fire Song, comes with a message…
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WORKFORCE CRISIS – Overworked vets understaffed and under stress
Castlemaine veterinary professionals are among those demanding something be done to address a widespread shortage of vets amid reports the…
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Another assault at Malmsbury YJC
A Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre staff member was assaulted in yet another attack by an inmate yesterday.A Department of Justice…
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Feedback sought on Hanging Rock plan
Feedback has opened on Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s updated Environmental Management Plan for Hanging Rock.The plan will continue environmental works,…
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Video celebrates local landcarers
A new ‘Landcare Celebration’ video pays tribute to the hardworking and passionate volunteer groups across the Mount Alexander region. The…
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Telstra payphones are now free for calls within Australia
Telstra today announced that all Australians can now make calls right across the country for free on Telstra’s network of…
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Bus pilot to test waters
The official launch of a new community minibus in Castlemaine late last week was not just about the bus.It was…
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Kind-hearted generosity
We only have to witness the trials and tribulations leading up to the belated 2020 Olympics in Tokyo to realise…
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Postie pilgrimage
They’re not hitting the road for a mail run, but these Australian ‘postie bikes’ are destined to deliver a different…
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Festival flexible
Even a small setback won’t deter the Woodend Winter Arts Festival from this weekend’s performances. With the past few weeks…
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Oarsome Olympic effort
Water sport was never on the horizon for a young Ria Thompson growing up in Woodend.But that didn’t stop the…