Honouring a legend
Bobby Adams joined his local brigade to fight fires when he was just 14 years old. Today at 95 he still takes a big...
Bleak outlook, rescission could derail submission
Controversial plans to reclassify state forests in the Macedon Ranges as national parks could proceed without local council input.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council must halt...
Vote time in Don KR enterprise dispute
About 70 maintenance workers involved in an enterprise agreement dispute at Castlemaine's Don KR Factory have been asked to vote on whether to accept...
Early ‘Santa visit’ goes south
A man has been arrested after he allegedly became stuck inside the chimney of a Lancefield pharmacy Monday night.
Police were called to the High...
Spread a little joy
Imagine being unable to give your child a gift this Christmas. Sadly, this is a reality for struggling local families doing it tough this...
Students walk out
Castlemaine students were front and centre as youth anger at the impact that unaddressed climate change will have on their future hit the CBD...
‘Knocks on the factory door’ – Organics company opens first concept store
One of the first companies to bring natural and organic alternatives to the Australian market is based right here in Riddells Creek and has...
On the house
Castlemaine café operator Dot Hardman of The Dot in Barker Street has embraced the community movement 'One on the House' that aims to brighten...
Castlemaine base for Glenrowan film shoot
Castlemaine has been chosen as the base for next year's anticipated filming of Glenrowan, the latest ambitious film project of established filmmaker Matthew Holmes.
Holmes...
Strong endorsement
Premier Daniel Andrews has declared Victoria "the most progressive state in the nation" following Victorian Labor's landslide win over the Liberal Nationals in Saturday's...
In need of TLC
Kyneton's botanic gardens have the potential to be a real visitor drawcard but are in need of some tender loving care.
The Friends of the...
Express wins two
The Midland Express took out Best Magazine Publication and Best Photographic Study at the Victorian Country Press Association's annual awards last Friday.
Best Magazine Special...
