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Local heroes in spotlight

A Woodend couple has been recognised for their work helping children on the autism spectrum gain skills and confidence through acting. Jennifer and Drew Heriot...

Kyneton Show embraces sustainability

The Kyneton Agricultural Society has long been a pioneer of resourcefulness, embodying the principles of recycling, reusing, and repurposing well before sustainability became a...

Call out to artists

Castlemaine’s Fringe Festival is calling for artists to help raise money for the 2025 Fringe Festival. The Fringe Art Auction is being held on Sunday...

Man hospitalised after Castlemaine car crash

A man in his 80s was hospitalised after his car crashed into a parked vehicle on Barker Street in Castlemaine last Friday morning. Emergency services...

Two national wins

Romsey Ecotherapy Park has claimed two national awards in the recent 2024 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects awards. Designed by ACLA Consultants, the park earned...

Push ramps up for road fix

Frustrated residents have had enough of inaction on Kyneton's notorious Edgecombe Road / Melville Drive intersection. They are petitioning the state government for a dedicated...

Striving for a breakthrough

Castlemaine couple Marianne and Ross Allan are continuing their support of PanKind – an organisation exclusively dedicated to improving outcomes for Australians impacted by...

Tractor enthusiasts to converge

If travelling all the way to Carnamah in WA's midwest to see the newly unveiled 'world's biggest tractor' is not an option, you can...

Award-winning talent on show

The Art in the Vines sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery launched on the weekend with a long lunch event attended by a number...

Mark your calendars

If you’d like to be a part of the 162nd Kyneton Agricultural Show, save these dates so that you don’t miss out on one...

Bullengarook’s golden fleece

Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud fleece has outclassed the rest to claim Melbourne Royal's J.F. Guthrie Perpetual Trophy. The trophy, named after a pioneering sheep breeder, recognises...

Valmont Clydesdales steal the show

Kyneton South's Valmont Clydesdale Stud is home to two reigning champions following superb performances at this year's Melbourne Royal Show. Valmont Evoque ('Evie') won her...

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