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  • Generosity in hard times

    Generosity in hard times

    The Lancefield Romsey Community Support initiative has highlighted the generosity and support of the region throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Since…

  • FUTURE GISBORNE? Call to reshape 30-year plan

    FUTURE GISBORNE? Call to reshape 30-year plan

    Gisborne ratepayer Dean Markham is leading a fight against a 30-year plan for his town that he fears foreshadows a…

  • Minerals exploration explained

    Minerals exploration explained

    Local communities can learn about minerals exploration in their region at an online information session this month. The Department of…

  • The Paddock to feature

    The Paddock to feature

    The Paddock Eco Village in Castlemaine will be featured as part of Sustainable House Day this Sunday. Established in 2001,…

  • Farm plans fast-tracked

    Farm plans fast-tracked

    Madeleine Jenkins and Tim Harvey had the rug pulled out from under them before they found solace in farm life…

  • After the shockwaves

    After the shockwaves

    Former Elphinstone girl Indi Phillips was among thousands lucky enough to escape the devastating August 4 explosion in Beirut with…

  • WORLD HERITAGE BID

    WORLD HERITAGE BID

    Castlemaine and surrounds are in plum position to benefit from a momentous bid to see the wider Central Victorian Goldfields…

  • Compelled to fight

    Compelled to fight

    Last week the Express reported on comment in the Victorian Parliament about the tragic death of Kyneton woman Alicia Little,…

  • Time travel team launches series

    Time travel team launches series

    A friendship formed playing and coaching basketball has led to a children’s book series collaboration between two talented Macedon Ranges…

  • An eye-catching cargo

    An eye-catching cargo

    It’s not every day you get to load a massive life-sized dinosaur and great white shark onto a truck. But…

  • ‘Keep open space’ call

    ‘Keep open space’ call

    Macedon Ranges Council is seeking to secure significant Gisborne land for public open space to prevent it being snapped up…

  • Roadmap to reopening

    From 11.59pm on September 13, some restrictions will be eased across Victoria. Regional Victoria and Melbourne Metro each have their…