Brown in the ‘Maine
Former Greens leader Bob Brown has praised Castlemaine as a great generator of ideas for the future during a visit to the town on...
Newstead ‘getting it done’
Newstead residents are set to receive most of what they'd hoped for when they petitioned Mount Alexander Shire Council for an upgrade of the...
On-water access
Residents are seeking reassurance on water quality and safety as the state government prepares to open on-water access for Coliban Water's Kyneton catchment from...
Reform ‘a step backwards’
Macedon Ranges has joined a chorus of local councils demanding answers on a major proposal to reintroduce single-member ward structures state-wide.
The change would likely...
Farm venture up for award
Kyneton's Melissa Connors has been nominated for the Prime Super Agricultural Innovation Award for her initiative This Farm Needs a Farmer.
The initiative has become...
A hill house concert hall
A house on a hill at chilly East Trentham has by chance become an inviting winter concert hall.
Built 13 years ago, although not with...
New musical work for children
The Castlemaine Chamber Players are thrilled to be among three local groups to recently receive funds via Regional Arts Victoria.
The group was successful in...
Eyes in the sky
Victoria Police members will soon have access to drone technology with the establishment of the first ever Drone Unit.
Senior Sergeant Peter Carey of Castlemaine...
Baringhup solar hearings begin
State planning panel hearings for the proposed 75 megawatt Baringhup solar farm began yesterday and will continue today at Maldon's Bill Woodfull Reserve.
Planning Panels...
Steps forward for Hanging Rock
Hanging Rock's East Paddock will be purchased by the state government from Macedon Ranges Council via a $3 million commitment over the next three...
River warning lifted
A health warning applied to the Campaspe River between Kyneton and Lake Eppalock since early June was lifted on Sunday afternoon by the Environment...
Castlemaine unwrapped!
A special tour taking place in Castlemaine next week will show participants where and how they can shop locally to keep single-use plastic out...
