‘Heavenly trio’ up for sale
Castlemaine’s grand historic Presbyterian Church at 11-13 Lyttleton Street is being sold out of church hands for the first time since it was built...
Tragedy touches Taradale
The tragic sudden loss of Taradale father Vange Missios to snakebite has moved a heartwarming community response for his family left behind.A fundraiser launched...
Film and fiesta!
Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival will return to the big screen at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine next month.The festival will kick off with a launch...
Fairytales for grown-ups
Think fairytales are just old-fashioned stories you read to children at bedtime? A special event coming up at Castlemaine Library is going to change...
Speed reduction supported
Councillors have pitched their support behind a call from Yapeen residents to lower the speed limit on the Vaughan Springs Road at the increasingly...
Storm over but event not ended
Macedon Ranges is expected to face repercussions from June's destructive storm for the next month as initial clean-up continues.Woodend SES unit controller Kevin McNair...
Colombian rhythms move Castlemaine
Afro-Latin dance teacher Castlemaine's Camila Serrano is among country-dwelling Victorians set to feature on new ABC TV series Movin' to the Country.Originally from Colombia, Camila...
Clubhouse condition critical
Woodend golfers are urging action to bring their dilapidated clubhouse up to building code or for demolition to rebuild.Last year, Macedon Ranges Shire Council...
Austin on the road to recovery
Courageous Castlemaine youngster Austin Vearing has successfully conquered two rounds of surgery in the United States and is now on his road to recovery.The...
Communication breakdown?
Residents cut off from power and telecommunications for days in June's storm are questioning Macedon Ranges Shire Council's communications with residents in emergency.Web, social...
Forests and parks remain closed to visitors
Following the severe weather and storm event last week, the Wombat State Forest, the northern part of Lerderderg State Park, Macedon Regional Park and...
Cobaw State Forest closed
Forest Fire Management Victoria has closed the Cobaw State Forest due to storm damage.
Loddon Mallee deputy chief fire officer Scott Falconer said the forest...


















