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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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Lost Castlemaine
While Castlemaine is noted for the heritage treasures that grace its streets today, many of its significant yesteryear structures have…
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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…
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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…
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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…