Wombat Forest habitat at risk
Wombat Forestcare is continuing its call for VicForests to cease storm damage salvage works in the Wombat State Forest and for the state government to fast-track the creation of a new Wombat-Lerderderg National Park.
Families with goldfields link reconnect
Bendigo resident and keen historian Lynne Cooper is delighted to report that she has tracked down the descendants of former Castlemaine Goldfields police sergeant, Daniel Nowlan.
Teens charged over Malmsbury Railway Station blaze
Two teenagers have been charged over a fire that caused extensive damage to the historic Malmsbury Railway Station last Wednesday.
A triple treat at Riddell
An Angus cow in Riddells Creek has given birth to triplets, defying odds of one in 105,000.
CFA crews battle blazes
With temperatures soaring over the weekend, fire crews in Mount Alexander Shire were kept busy battling fires in Chewton, Campbells Creek and a large fire to the south of the Leanganook Campground at Mount Alexander.
Kyneton’s newest centenarian
He was known as Kyneton's friendly local newsagent and now Tim Collins is one of the town's newly celebrated centenarians.
A living wake for Barry
Beloved Newstead resident, avid gardener and bonsai fanatic, Barry Lacey, was recently told he only has months to live.
Malmsbury Station blaze
The historic Malmsbury Railway Station was extensively damaged by fire last Wednesday evening, shutting down peak hour V/Line services on the Bendigo...
Tony Davis named Macedon Ranges’ Citizen of the Year
Tony Davis is a founding father of Little Athletics in Kyneton and more than 50 years on he remains one of its strongest supporters.
Tarrengower Tower turns 100
Last Friday a large crowd gathered in the shade of the Mount Tarrengower Lookout Tower to celebrate its 100th year.
AM honour for researcher
A childhood battle with an aggressive form of bone cancer led Ngaire Elwood to a remarkable career in stem cell research.
OAMs for Woodend couple
Woodend’s Allan and Shirley Cann have been honoured for their extensive dedication to volunteering, receiving Medals of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
