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Road repairs under way

Rehabilitation works on a 3668 metre section of the Kilmore-Lancefield Road at Lancefield are expected to start early this month and take about 12...

Council reimagines the economy

Mount Alexander Shire Council is at the forefront of changing the way we look at the economy by using the 'wellbeing economy' ethos as...

An accident waiting to happen?

As the weather heats up, so too does public outrage at the parking situation at the 'Res in Chewton (Expedition Pass Reservoir). The issue of...

Urgent traffic solutions sought

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is calling on Department of Transport for urgent traffic solutions for Woodend's notorious Urquhart/High Street intersection. Users of the intersection contend...

Program forced to relocate

The Castlemaine Secondary College Flexible Learning Options program has been relocated from the Etty Street Campus to the mainstream campus at Blakeley Road, in...

Council seeks input on 2025/2026 budget

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting residents to have their say on the council’s 2025/2026 budget. The submission process is now open for community members...

Glimpse at plant’s future

The Castlemaine community had an opportunity to have its say on plans to upgrade the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant at two public drop-in sessions...

Theme set for dawn service

Planning is under way for the 2025 Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service, with the theme for next year’s event unveiled by the volunteer...

Highlighting rich heritage

It's been a roller coaster year for the Castlemaine State Festival, which is now preparing for its triumphant return in 2026 and its 50th...

Critical upgrades for primary school

Castlemaine Primary School will soon begin works to refurbish the school toilets which, with a ceiling that is collapsing, a hole in the floor...

Studio extension wins accolade

A master bedroom and ensuite extension at Carlsruhe has been recognised at the Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Housing Awards. Romsey based Macedon Ranges Building...

Ciao from a town icon

It's the end of an era for much-loved local institution, Kyneton Pizza. Operated by the Matricardi family for 50 years, 'The Billy', as it is...

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