Theme set for dawn service
Planning is under way for the 2025 Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service, with the theme for next year’s event unveiled by...
Highlighting rich heritage
It's been a roller coaster year for the Castlemaine State Festival, which is now preparing for its triumphant return in 2026 and...
Critical upgrades for primary school
Castlemaine Primary School will soon begin works to refurbish the school toilets which, with a ceiling that is collapsing, a hole in...
Studio extension wins accolade
A master bedroom and ensuite extension at Carlsruhe has been recognised at the Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Housing Awards.
Ciao from a town icon
It's the end of an era for much-loved local institution, Kyneton Pizza.
Operated by the Matricardi family for 50...
River restoration a win-win
A community-backed plan to restore and protect a key section of the Coliban River at Lauriston will take its next steps early...
Hot Variety 3.0 set to rock!
The Bridge Hotel, Boomtown Wines and Shedshaker Brewing are joining forces to present a New Year's Eve spectacular 'Hot Variety 3.0' in...
Campbell House claims bronze
Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation's magnificent heritage property, Campbell House, has claimed bronze at the Victorian Tourism Awards.
Proprietors Donna Greenway...
Woolies signage installed
While supermarket giant Woolworths was in the national news last week due to its ongoing union negotiations concerning workers at four of...
A defining moment in history
In December 1851, 173 years ago, 15,000 gold miners gathered for a Monster Meeting at Forest Creek to defy colonial governor Charles...
College closes its doors
Staffing challenges and reduced student numbers have led Olivet Christian College to permanently close its doors.
By the end...
Small producers rejected
Small-scale beef producers have been left reeling after Hardwicks abattoir at Kyneton announced it would no longer process small consignments of...
