Retiree saves the soul of Guildford
An 89-year-old Castlemaine resident has purchased the Guildford General Store to ensure its continued operation for the community.
The property went to auction last Saturday...
Close call for food van operators
Newstead food van operators, Caroline and Dean McLaren, had a near miss on Saturday afternoon when a large tree fell across the Pyrenees Highway...
Power flows at Newstead
The Newstead community battery and solar farm, initiated by Renewable Newstead and built and operated by Flow Power, was officially opened last Thursday.
The landmark...
Local fromage named Australia’s best
Long Paddock Cheese based at The Mill Castlemaine has been named among the winners at the 2024 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards.
The Long Paddock...
Roo on road to recovery
Volunteer rescuers from Wildlife Victoria, Wildlife Rescue and Information Network and local community members joined forces last week to rescue a male kangaroo that...
Wind, rain, cloud and sun
Wind and rain and cloud and sun – just four elements that have so much power over the earth and our lives.
Wild weather,...
Alarm raised over Amess Road consultation figures
Riddells Creek residents have raised alarm over the integrity of community consultation for a major Riddells Creek planning application conducted via Engage Victoria.
Riddells Creek...
Devastated volunteers return home
Local volunteers travelling to Uganda to support the charity I Am Someone were devastated to learn they had to cut their trip short due...
Felix triumphs at Logies
Macedon Ranges teenager Felix Cameron has won not just one but two Logie Awards at the awards ceremony in Sydney on Sunday night.
Felix claimed...
Residents face eviction
Nine residents of RM Begg Aged Care units in Kyneton are facing imminent eviction from their rental properties with little hope of finding similar...
Extension a retro revival
When Eric Burton decided to downsize he took it to the extreme.
He bought the smallest house in Woodend – a single-room cabin measuring 23sqm...
‘DJ Albo’ dance party delivers message
A group of concerned Castlemaine and Bendigo community members connected with the people-powered 'Move Beyond Coal' movement staged a lively and loud 'DJ Albo'...
