News
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Rock rescue – Man spends night in open after fall
A 79-year-old man spent a terrifying night exposed to the elements after falling at Hanging Rock last Tuesday. The Melbourne…
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Austin's big ride
Community members have rallied around the family of Castlemaine youngster Austin Vearing in a bid to make ‘Austin’s Wish to…
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Spirits high for Lyonville distillery
One of the region’s smallest and newest distilleries has won international praise. Hepburn Distillery’s Premium Organic Potato Vodka has won…
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A fungus lover’s foray into foraging
Interest in foraging for wild food is on the rise, and magnificent mushrooms are very much on the menu. But…
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Kyneton network upgrade boost for solar systems
Rooftop solar systems in the Kyneton district will operate better following an intensive program of works by electricity distributor Powercor…
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Gaze-grabber! Retro carriage now ready to roll
With it’s bold retro livery and carefully crafted timbers, VGR’s newly restored heritage refrigerator car is certain to turn heads…
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Aim to stamp out antisocial behaviour
A KidzFlip program for Romsey could help trigger change for the town that has faced ongoing antisocial youth behaviour. President…
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Ranges residents save tonnes from landfill
Macedon Ranges residents have helped save 8492 tonnes of organic waste from landfill since Macedon Ranges Council’s four-bin service was…
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Deposit scheme wait
Litter along local roads and in public places is a pet peeve for Castlemaine local Bill Wiglesworth. He wants to…
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Balcony restoration for grand old icon
As scaffolding was erected alongside Castlemaine’s gracious old Midland Hotel in recent days it could not help but draw attention….
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Firies save a life
Local firefighters have saved a captain’s life after he went into cardiac arrest on the fire ground. Spring Hill Fire…