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Hear from a lived experience

Award-winning writer, speaker and appearance activist, Carly Findlay, will be heading to Kyneton next week as part of an event that highlights the role...

Kidding around at the Kyneton Show

Hesket’s Harriet Boudrie, 10, cuddles up to new friend, three-month-old kid goat Pixie, at Farmer Darryl’s Animal Nursery, a crowd favourite at Saturday’s Kyneton...

Fresh council steps in

Macedon Ranges Shire has welcomed a new-look council with four returning members and five elected for the first time. The most competitive ward this election...

Stuck in the middle

A group of 40 older women are building a village of 31 small houses in the heart of Castlemaine, creating a community where women...

Great win in Kyneton Cup

Local galloper New York Hurricane broke the track record in winning the $125,000 bet365 Kyneton Cup on Wednesday. The impressive victory capped off a great...

All set for the Kyneton Cup

Everything is in readiness for the 2024 Kyneton Cup race meeting tomorrow (Wednesday), with a large attendance of both locals and visitors anticipated. Macedon Ranges...

Frock around the Rock

Every day for the past month, Woodend resident Karyn Stamp has 'frocked up' with family and friends and posted photos on Facebook, which is...

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...

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