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Above and beyond

Six Castlemaine police officers have been awarded commendations for their roles in saving the lives of two women. The officers were presented with Divisional Commendation...

Prepare for Peter Panto

Castlemaine Theatre Company is giving the original tale of Peter Pan a contemporary makeover with a uniquely Castlemaine twist for its upcoming pantomime production...

New powers for EPA

Victoria's environment protection laws are being changed to strengthen the Environment Protection Authority's enforcement powers. From July 1, 2020, the Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018...

Bringing Ernest to life

Insights and stories behind renowned colonial goldsmith and jeweller, Castlemaine's own Ernest Leviny, are on offer as part of a unique 'armchair journey' at...

Wild weather on the way

Wild weather is predicted for tomorrow with a trough then strong cold front set to cross Victoria, accompanied by strong winds and a chance...

Runway plan scrapped

Plans to extend Kyneton Airfield's main runway to the south for fixed-wing aircraft have been scrapped in the latest draft master plan for the...

LANGLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL FACES CLOSURE

Langley Primary School is facing closure with a current enrolment of three pupils and no real prospect of further enrolments next year. Alarm bells were...

On track to tackle plastic waste

Local tourism railways have played a key role in the development of innovative recycled plastic sleepers that may ultimately help solve the nation's wider...

Plan endorsed, doubts remain

The Macedon Ranges has moved a step closer to receiving high level protection for its sensitive landscape as the first gazetted distinctive area and...

Glamour on the menu

Local foodie Jennifer Beachey and former Melbourne restaurateur Marcus Tomlin are the creative minds behind the newly revamped and reimagined Piper Street restaurant Parkland...

An age-old challenge

Castlemaine's Theatre Royal has come up with a membership scheme to help meet the challenges of operating a grand old theatre in a regional...

A cellar door like no other

Blurring the lines between urban winery, cellar door, neighbourhood wine bar and beer garden - Musk Lane Wine is a cellar door with a...

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