Brigade calls on community
Langley-Barfold Fire Brigade volunteers are appealing for community assistance to replace their stolen support vehicle.
The Ford Ranger was found torched near Lake Eppalock in...
Comparing our crime stats
Mount Alexander Shire has a consistently higher crime rate per head of population than its Macedon Ranges Shire neighbour, the latest Crime Statistics Agency...
When less is more
In a world with a population forecast to hit 8.5 billion in just 12 years, the need to find more effective means of housing...
The Wiglesworth waste files
Castlemaine's Bill Wiglesworth is certainly not the only person calling for a container recycling desposit scheme in the state of Victoria.
But he may be...
Local organics co-op: an Aussie first
An Australian first in organic farming is blossoming at Harcourt with the formation of a unique local mixed organic farming co-operative.
Mount Alexander Fruit Gardens...
Out of fuel
Woodend residents have won the battle against a commercial development at the southern gateway to their town.
Last week the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal...
Service and advocacy
She was one of the first women elected to Kyneton Shire Council and she is now putting a new stamp on history as Kyneton's...
A country born champion
Trentham's Christian Zahra has been a life-long advocate for improving opportunities for regional Victorians and indigenous Australians.
The former Member for McMillan (1998-2004) has been...
Mann gets it done
Known to many as 3AW's 'Mann About Town', Mount Macedon local David Mann has been named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM)...
Fight refuelled – Petrol station plans resurface with bid for restaurant
*Published: Midland Express, September 4, 2017
Controversial plans have reemerged for a service station at the southern gateway to Woodend - this time with a...
Petrol plans doused
*Published: Midland Express, October 10, 2017
Brakes have been put on divisive plans for a petrol station and 23-seat convenience restaurant at the southern gateway...
Early birthday gift for brigade
News of a new fire station is an early birthday present for Carlsruhe Fire Brigade as it prepares to celebrate 60 years.
The brigade can...
