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Roo shot near Woodend devastates wildlife rescuers

The death of two rehabilitated and hand-raised kangaroos shot near Woodend has saddened local wildlife carers. Both kangaroos were discovered with gunshot wounds to head...

Rise, unite, resist

This year's International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25 saw 80 community members attend the Macedon Ranges Family Violence Network...

Join Windarring for an end-of-year wing ding

Windarring disability services is holding an end-of-year 'Wing Ding' concert, plus a special performance of Haiku, an award-winning play by the Cathouse Players, in...

Forest friends unite

Forty members of Wombat Forestcare made the trip down to Parliament House last Thursday to take part in the Nature For Life Rally. They joined...

Dog ban for Mount Gisborne Reserve

Dogs will be banned from Mount Gisborne Reserve, beginning next year, in a bid to protect its native flora and fauna. The unanimous vote came...

Gisborne’s heritage at risk

Some of Gisborne's earliest heritage could be at risk in the latest plan to upgrade the Kilmore and Melbourne Roads intersection. The $12.5 million state...

Castlemaine joins climate rallies

As thousands joined climate rallies in cities and major centres across Australia on Friday, Castlemaine was not left out. Friday's rally involved people from all...

Grogan’s big day at Kyneton races

Hardworking local trainer Ted Grogan is kept busy with thoroughbreds and quarter horses, and stole the limelight when his very long-priced entrants made their...

Bioenergy plant plan for Castlemaine

Hopes to build a Castlemaine bioenergy plant using waste product generated at Don KR, in a bid to drive down greenhouse gas emissions while...

Overhaul for Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant

Coliban Water's board has approved a major redevelopment of the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant. The multimillion-dollar investment will more than double storage and increase irrigation...

Castlemaine radio’s night of nights

MAINfm is rolling out the green carpet for its inaugural Rogies - like the Logies but for radio, it's an event to celebrate the...

Tree trim too far

Powercor has apologised for powerline tree maintenance taken a step too far in a heritage area of Lancefield. Residents lodged complaints with the company following...

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