That leaf is a vegetable
Many Australians fall short of meeting health guidelines and eating the recommended five vegetable servings per day, however microgreens could help us reach that...
Who ya gonna call to save the ghost fish?
A farm dam in Faraday is playing a leading role in the restoration of a critically endangered fish considered a canary in the climate...
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...
