Local Landcare heroes celebrated
Founding member of Golden Point Landcare Group, Marie Jones, has been awarded the prestigious Joan Kirner Landcare Award.
Marie...
Costa in my back yard
ABC's Gardening Australia program paid a visit to Castlemaine last Tuesday to meet a group of innovative composters.
Program...
Dice rolled on gambling policy
Legal advice has terminated plans for Macedon Ranges Shire Council to categorically oppose new electronic gaming machines at its owned and managed...
Powercor seeks new apprentices
CitiPower and Powercor are searching for 30 new apprentices to join the state’s largest in-house lineworker team that plays a critical role...
Turning trash into treasure
Romsey residents now have a new way to recycle unwanted items and an alternative to buying new, thanks to funding from the...
Student’s close call
Emergency services were called to Castlemaine Secondary College on Friday morning when a young boy's hand became lodged in wire fencing.
Drone technology soaring to new heights
As drones become a common sight in our skies, their impact on our local communities grows increasingly significant. From enhancing efficiency and...
Your thoughts on CCTV?
Mount Alexander Shire Council is asking the community to provide input on the use of CCTV across the shire.
Uncomfortable conversations in Maldon
The theme of the TEDx talks being held in Maldon this August is 'Uncomfortable Conversations' – showcasing talks that prompt conversations that...
Vereker in Sydney Super Night this weekend
Kyneton’s Brad Vereker made his Tyrepower V8 SuperUtes debut at Darwin last month and now looks to Round 3: Panasonic Sydney SuperNight...
MIFF returns to the Royal
Melbourne International Film Festival is returning for another year with screenings at Theatre Royal Castlemaine as part of its annual regional showcase...
Urban Riddell fear
Macedon Ranges Shire Council stands by its decision to reject an Amess Road development anticipated to urbanise and double the size of...
