‘Bureaucratic madness!’
Six years ago, Castlemaine resident Hilary Finch bought a small red-flowering gum to replace a dead tree on her nature strip.
She lovingly tended the...
Local Landcare heroes celebrated
Founding member of Golden Point Landcare Group, Marie Jones, has been awarded the prestigious Joan Kirner Landcare Award.
Marie was one of several local residents...
Costa in my back yard
ABC's Gardening Australia program paid a visit to Castlemaine last Tuesday to meet a group of innovative composters.
Program host Costa Georgiadis explored the gardens...
Dice rolled on gambling policy
Legal advice has terminated plans for Macedon Ranges Shire Council to categorically oppose new electronic gaming machines at its owned and managed sites.
MRSC's stance...
Powercor seeks new apprentices
CitiPower and Powercor are searching for 30 new apprentices to join the state’s largest in-house lineworker team that plays a critical role delivering power.
The...
Turning trash into treasure
Romsey residents now have a new way to recycle unwanted items and an alternative to buying new, thanks to funding from the state government's...
Student’s close call
Emergency services were called to Castlemaine Secondary College on Friday morning when a young boy's hand became lodged in wire fencing.
It is believed the...
Drone technology soaring to new heights
As drones become a common sight in our skies, their impact on our local communities grows increasingly significant. From enhancing efficiency and accuracy of...
Your thoughts on CCTV?
Mount Alexander Shire Council is asking the community to provide input on the use of CCTV across the shire.
Community feedback, in addition to the...
Uncomfortable conversations in Maldon
The theme of the TEDx talks being held in Maldon this August is 'Uncomfortable Conversations' – showcasing talks that prompt conversations that threaten to...
Vereker in Sydney Super Night this weekend
Kyneton’s Brad Vereker made his Tyrepower V8 SuperUtes debut at Darwin last month and now looks to Round 3: Panasonic Sydney SuperNight this weekend.
The...
MIFF returns to the Royal
Melbourne International Film Festival is returning for another year with screenings at Theatre Royal Castlemaine as part of its annual regional showcase this August.
The...
