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  • Students walk out

    Students walk out

    Castlemaine students were front and centre as youth anger at the impact that unaddressed climate change will have on their…

  • ‘Knocks on the factory door’ – Organics company opens first concept store

    ‘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…

  • On the house

    On the house

    Castlemaine café operator Dot Hardman of The Dot in Barker Street has embraced the community movement ‘One on the House’…

  • Castlemaine base for Glenrowan film shoot

    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…

  • Strong endorsement

    Strong endorsement

    Premier Daniel Andrews has declared Victoria “the most progressive state in the nation” following Victorian Labor’s landslide win over the…

  • In need of TLC

    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…

  • Express wins two

    Express wins two

    The Midland Express took out Best Magazine Publication and Best Photographic Study at the Victorian Country Press Association’s annual awards…

  • A way of life under threat

    A way of life under threat

    A multi-pronged approach is needed to help combat the serious threat posed by fruit fly, advocates say. An action plan…

  • Raising the roof

    Raising the roof

    Founder of the highly successful Vocal Ranges Festival and director of the Pollyphonics Choir, Polly Christie is bringing her latest…

  • Student project a hit

    Student project a hit

    Cafe visits to Kyneton’s Social Foundry have been made more fun for children since the unveiling of new purpose-built play…

  • Change the culture

    Change the culture

    Businesses in Mount Alexander Shire are encouraged to go orange for 16 days to show their support for gender equality….

  • History-making Kyneton show

    History-making Kyneton show

    The 2018 Kyneton Show made history when the pavilion opened for the first time on the Friday night. Kyneton Agricultural…