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Tourism locos on the move

The state's minister for regional development was in Castlemaine on Friday to try her hand at driving a loco before turning the sod on...

Campaspe River landowners unimpressed with offsets project

A Coliban Water project aimed at improving water quality in the Campaspe River has left local landowners unimpressed. Coliban Water is investing $2.1 million in...

Get your inner bogan on for Kyneton Primary fundraiser

Mullets, flannies and air guitars will be rocked for Kyneton Primary's 'Bogan Bingo' fundraiser. Locals are encouraged to "get in touch with their inner bogan"...

Wesley Hill Hall Committee member convicted

A well-known Castlemaine area businesswoman and former member of the Wesley Hill Public Hall Committee of Management has been found guilty and convicted of...

Newham mascot sculpture stolen

A bronze sculpture of a pig has been stolen from the wall outside the Newham General Store. The little bronze porker has graced the Newham...

The English connection

"There's quite a lot of people from Denby who are now following Gisborne cricket from thousands of miles away - all thanks to Tom." That's...

Party in the park for Kyneton Music Festival

Now eight years old and grown in stature, Kyneton Music Festival will hit the town on October 25-26. A huge lineup for this year's festival...

Assaults at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre

Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre was in partial lockdown over the weekend after staff walked off the job on Friday following two serious assaults last...

Who brews? Home brew comp comes to Kyneton Show

Do you have a mini-brewery in your garage or back shed? Do you brew your own pale ale, pilsner or lager? Do you make a...

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...

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