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  • The Wiglesworth waste files

    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…

  • Local organics co-op: an Aussie first

    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…

  • Out of fuel

    Out of fuel

    Woodend residents have won the battle against a commercial development at the southern gateway to their town. Last week the…

  • Service and advocacy

    Service and advocacy

    She was one of the first women elected to Kyneton Shire Council and she is now putting a new stamp…

  • A country born champion

    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…

  • Mann gets it done

    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…

  • 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…

  • Petrol plans doused

    Petrol plans doused

    *Published: Midland Express, October 10, 2017 Brakes have been put on divisive plans for a petrol station and 23-seat convenience…

  • Early birthday gift for brigade

    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…

  • Backlash over bike review

    Backlash over bike review

    Community backlash may force Macedon Ranges Shire Council to reconsider a review of its ban on motorised recreational vehicle use…

  • Battle of the vines

    Battle of the vines

    Several Macedon Ranges locals are set to feature in an innovative Australian-developed lifestyle TV series that is about to shake…

  • Two Mad Italians – And a dinner at Braemar College

    Two Mad Italians – And a dinner at Braemar College

    Back by popular demand, and with the support of the Italian Institute of Culture, accordionist Pietro Roffi and violinist Davide…