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  • Tragedy touches Taradale

    Tragedy touches Taradale

    The tragic sudden loss of Taradale father Vange Missios to snakebite has moved a heartwarming community response for his family…

  • Film and fiesta!

    Film and fiesta!

    Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival will return to the big screen at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine next month.The festival will kick…

  • Fairytales for grown-ups

    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…

  • Speed reduction supported

    Speed reduction supported

    Councillors have pitched their support behind a call from Yapeen residents to lower the speed limit on the Vaughan Springs…

  • Storm over but event not ended

    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…

  • Colombian rhythms move Castlemaine

    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…

  • Clubhouse condition critical

    Clubhouse condition critical

    Woodend golfers are urging action to bring their dilapidated clubhouse up to building code or for demolition to rebuild.Last year,…

  • Austin on the road to recovery

    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…

  • Communication breakdown?

    Communication breakdown?

    Residents cut off from power and telecommunications for days in June’s storm are questioning Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s communications with…

  • Forests and parks remain closed to visitors

    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,…

  • Cobaw State Forest closed

    Cobaw State Forest closed

    Forest Fire Management Victoria has closed the Cobaw State Forest due to storm damage. Loddon Mallee deputy chief fire officer…

  • Refugee advocate to speak in Castlemaine

    Refugee advocate to speak in Castlemaine

    Refugee advocate Jana Favero will speak at Castlemaine’s Phee Broadway Theatre next week as a highlight of Castlemaine’s Refugee Week…