GDCA celebrates a centenary
Gisborne District Cricket Association celebrated its centenary in style with a memorable gathering at Romsey on Sunday afternoon.
The milestone was marked with 36 inductees...
‘REINSTATE THE RAILWAY’
Rail campaigners are calling for the Castlemaine-Guildford railway line to be reopened to trains as part of a vision to reinstate the rail connection...
Shelter for staffies: Community foster care facility opens in Carlsruhe
Rescued staffordshire bull terriers now have a place to take shelter and recover in Carlsruhe.
Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes cut the ribbon for a...
New works to conserve old treasure
Vital works to conserve Castlemaine's historic Buda House are to begin in coming days after the local attraction earlier secured a $120,000 state Living...
Protection plan launched
The state government's long-awaited plan to protect the Macedon Ranges from overdevelopment and urban sprawl was launched during a tour of the region by...
In Mark’s memory
The Maldon and district community has rallied around the family of the late Mark Brasser to make his final dream a reality.
The proud family...
Upper circle sitting pretty – Vintage 1930s seating restored at Theatre Royal
Taking a seat in the upper circle at Castlemaine's historic Theatre Royal is acquiring a new significance.
Seat by seat - row by row -...
From shadow to farm: New shared knowledge program launches
Aspiring farmers can now experience life on the land through a new program that allows experienced farmers to share their knowledge.
Kyneton tree-changer Melissa Connors...
Bee kill on the agenda
Mount Alexander Shire Council's use of chemicals to kill a swarm of bees at Castlemaine's botanical gardens will be discussed at tonight's council meeting.
The...
Food forest takes root
Kerryn Wildenburg has planted the seed for a permaculture 'Food Forest' in Kyneton.
She is donating four acres of her own land to provide vulnerable...
Alleged cockfighting: 200 birds seized near Malmsbury
RSPCA inspectors have seized 75 roosters allegedly groomed for cockfighting and 119 other birds at a property near Malmsbury.
RSPCA Victoria executed a warrant last...
To the beat of a drum at Newham
Traditionally, in Africa, women don't drum: they dance.
But that's the one tradition that Simone Lang doesn't mind breaking if it means spreading joy of...
