News
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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…
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Highlighting rich heritage
It’s been a roller coaster year for the Castlemaine State Festival, which is now preparing for its triumphant return in…
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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…
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Studio extension wins accolade
A master bedroom and ensuite extension at Carlsruhe has been recognised at the Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Housing Awards….
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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,…
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River restoration a win-win
A community-backed plan to restore and protect a key section of the Coliban River at Lauriston will take its next…
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Hot Variety 3.0 set to rock!
The Bridge Hotel, Boomtown Wines and Shedshaker Brewing are joining forces to present a New Year’s Eve spectacular ‘Hot Variety…
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Campbell House claims bronze
Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation’s magnificent heritage property, Campbell House, has claimed bronze at the Victorian Tourism Awards. Proprietors Donna Greenway and…
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Woolies signage installed
While supermarket giant Woolworths was in the national news last week due to its ongoing union negotiations concerning workers at…
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A defining moment in history
In December 1851, 173 years ago, 15,000 gold miners gathered for a Monster Meeting at Forest Creek to defy colonial…
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College closes its doors
Staffing challenges and reduced student numbers have led Olivet Christian College to permanently close its doors. By the end of…
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Small producers rejected
Small-scale beef producers have been left reeling after Hardwicks abattoir at Kyneton announced it would no longer process small consignments…