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Bus commuters without shelter

Castlemaine CBD bus commuters have been left without shelter from the elements thanks to an ongoing campaign of vandalism. Local resident James Taylor contacted the...

An opportunity of rest

This week's 'Life in The Time of Corona Virus' photo features local identity Annie Smithers, holding young ducks Willow and Buttercup, Susan, Hannah-Rose and...

Marvellous masks

We're loving our masks! That some people have gained a few minutes of fame by refusing to wear one doesn't just shine a light on...

Events play a role in recovery

Events will play an important role in Macedon Ranges' economic recovery from the impacts of coronavirus, according to the draft Macedon Ranges Event Strategy...

A toast to Karens

For the first time in their lives, middle-aged Karens are in the spotlight, for all the wrong reasons. They've gone about their own business for...

Teen’s generous donation

Demand for Piper Spaltman's handmade face masks in Gisborne is high and with good reason. The 14-year-old last week donated $1000 from their sales to...

‘Miner must stay’

Castlemaine residents have raised concerns about potential plans to move the iconic gold miner monument at the entrance to town to pave the way...

Married and buried in the age of COVID

It's a tough time to need a funeral or to want to get married. But local celebrants say that despite COVID-19 restrictions it's still possible...

Library lovers panic borrow

Forget panic buying toilet paper - panic book borrowing was higher on the agenda for many as libraries state-wide prepared for their second COVID-19...

Property to be sold to recoup rates

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has resorted to drastic measures to recoup unpaid rates of more than 10 years on a residential Gisborne property. As a...

Woodend wildlife op shop opens

A new op shop has opened in Woodend to provide much-needed financial support for our regional wildlife rescue and shelter services. Woodend local Sandy Howe...

ADF assists at Kyneton testing clinic

Six members of the Australian Defence Force have been deployed to help assist nursing staff at Kyneton Health's COVID-19 screening clinic. The Respiratory Assessment Clinic...

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