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  • No confidence in executive

    No confidence in executive

    The Victorian Ambulance Union last week conducted a vote of no confidence in the Ambulance Victoria executive. The VAU conducted…

  • ‘Bureaucratic madness!’

    ‘Bureaucratic madness!’

    Six years ago, Castlemaine resident Hilary Finch bought a small red-flowering gum to replace a dead tree on her nature…

  • Local Landcare heroes celebrated

    Local Landcare heroes celebrated

    Founding member of Golden Point Landcare Group, Marie Jones, has been awarded the prestigious Joan Kirner Landcare Award. Marie was…

  • Costa in my back yard

    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…

  • Dice rolled on gambling policy

    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…

  • Powercor seeks new apprentices

    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…

  • Turning trash into treasure

    Turning trash into treasure

    Romsey residents now have a new way to recycle unwanted items and an alternative to buying new, thanks to funding…

  • Student’s close call

    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…

  • Drone technology soaring to new heights

    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…

  • Your thoughts on CCTV?

    Your thoughts on CCTV?

    Mount Alexander Shire Council is asking the community to provide input on the use of CCTV across the shire. Community…

  • Uncomfortable conversations in Maldon

    Uncomfortable conversations in Maldon

    The theme of the TEDx talks being held in Maldon this August is ‘Uncomfortable Conversations’ – showcasing talks that prompt…

  • Vereker in Sydney Super Night this weekend

    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…