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Landowners along Campaspe want guarantee

Coliban Water must guarantee that the Campaspe River will never again be contaminated by non-EPA compliant releases of wastewater from the Kyneton Water Reclamation...

Sidonia brothers’ courage honoured

A favour for a friend led two brothers to a chance discovery that would save a life. Daniel and Nick White were on the way...

Kyneton Golf land deal off

"Cumbersome and lengthy" planning processes have sunk GemLife's plans for a 172-lot development on Kyneton Golf Club land. The anticipated land sale was to relieve...

Nation’s number one

Even though she is now living 'up north' and playing bowls for Queensland, Chloe Stewart still calls Kyneton home. The 24-year-old expects to be 'home...

Macedon Ranges Council urged to drop glyphosate

Macedon Ranges Council has been urged to drop its use of potentially harmful glyphosate-based herbicides. It is one of many councils that continues to use...

Tears and joy for special show prize

One of the great joys of the Kyneton Show is the joy that fills the pavilion when people run in to see their entries...

Innovation and creativity shine at 2019 Mount Alexander Business Awards

Ten local businesses have been recognised for excellence in their field at a gala event to announce winners of the 2019 Mount Alexander Business...

Nothing new? Sixth book from Castlemaine writer Robyn Annear

Castlemaine writer Robyn Annear is a self-confessed fan of op shops and loves nothing better than the thrill of finding the unexpected within them. Now...

A lasting legacy

Vale - Ernie Barker January 25, 1945 - November 26, 2019 Ernie Barker's life and achievements impacted so many, and thoughts are with family, friends, and...

New chapter begins for Castlemaine Sergeant Peter Lukaitis

Long-time Castlemaine policeman and well-respected community member Sergeant Peter Lukaitis hung up his hat and badge for the final time last Sunday. But before Sgt...

Co-located aged care and childcare planned for Old Kyneton Hospital

After years of false starts, new plans have emerged to restore the Old Kyneton Hospital building to its former glory following the site's sale...

Woodend intersection dubbed a ‘lesson in irresponsible planning’

A notorious Woodend intersection has been dubbed "a lesson in irresponsible planning" as it moves up Macedon Ranges Council's priority list. Users of the High/Urquhart...

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