Plea to stop Macedon Ranges gold search
A petition has launched to challenge Currawong Resources' licence bid to explore the Macedon Ranges for signs of gold.
The Canadian-backed company signalled its intent...
Western Water extends consultation for Deep Creek recycled water discharge
Western Water has announced it will extend the consultation period for its planned temporary Class B recycled water discharge into Deep Creek at Romsey...
The road to change: Castlemaine youth speaks on climate change
Recently returned from participating in the worlds' very first United Nations Youth Climate summit in New York, Castlemaine's Harriet O'Shea Carre will be among...
Local brigades warn Ashbourne fire is a sign of things to come
A fast-spreading fire in the bush at Ashbourne last Thursday is a sign of things to come, local fire brigades warn.
Tylden and Trentham brigades...
Sculpture in motion at Hanging Rock Winery
The first sculptures featuring in Hanging Rock Winery's new exhibition, Art in the Vines - Sculpture in Motion, have moved into place.
During the coming...
Riddells Creek Buddhist temple bid
Riddells Creek has been eyed as a peaceful setting for a Dharma Buddhist temple and weekend retreats.
An application to Macedon Ranges Council seeks to...
Fun and games for Gisborne
Fun and games are expected to arrive in Gisborne with the town's first arcade by the end of the year.
Macedon Ranges Council last week...
Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant upgrade works to begin
Coliban Water has announced the first phase of planned works to improve trade waste and treatment processes at the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant to...
Lost Castlemaine
While Castlemaine is noted for the heritage treasures that grace its streets today, many of its significant yesteryear structures have been lost to the...
Former Kyneton parish priest Peter Waters jailed for child-sex offences
Former Kyneton Catholic parish priest Peter Waters has been sentenced to 36 months' jail and must serve 14 after being found guilty of child-sex...
Castlemaine branch of ANZ bank to close
A local business operator has slammed a decision by the ANZ bank to close its Castlemaine branch next March.
Stephen Cross of Castlemaine Central Wine...
Cost blowout – Gardiner Reserve upgrades face setback
A major cost blowout for upgrades at Gardiner Reserve threatens to disrupt Gisborne's 2020 winter sports season or delay the project by 12 months.
The...
