News
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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…
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Bonnie’s the best!
A 24-year-old from Romsey has just won the prestigious Australian Technical Officers Association’s Apprentice of the Year Award, competing against…
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Seven central Victorians arrested
Seven central Victorians were among 173 protesters arrested at the recent Rising Tide blockade at the Port of Newcastle. More…
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Anger at broken promise
The creation of a new Wombat-Lerderderg National Park has been delayed until next year, angering local environmental activists who describe…
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Jenna’s triumph
Out Trentham way in particular there was huge interest shown in the AFLW Grand Final between North Melbourne and Brisbane…
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Castlemaine man jailed for historical sexual assaults
A former Castlemaine resident has been found guilty and jailed for sexually abusing four children under the age of 16…
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Making great writing: young writers’ workshops
Following the hugely successful Inaugural Newstead Young Writers Festival, Newstead Writers invite young people aged 15-18 years to be part…
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Bonanno takes the lead
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has elected Dominic Bonanno mayor and Kate Kendall deputy mayor. Cr Bonanno, now serving his second…
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Morton stars in modern fairytale
Castlemaine actor Rebecca Morton is set to feature in Theatre Works Melbourne’s last production for the year – a Latin-beat…
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From wild to wonderful
Local horse trainer Zoe Mullens and her ‘wild’ companion, Spartan, won the reserve championship of the Australian Brumby Challenge at…
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Music industry rallies support
Castlemaine’s live music industry has come together to raise money for Support Act, which supports musicians in their time of…