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Writing with fire

The countdown is on until the 2022 Castlemaine Documentary Festival, set to feature at the Theatre Royal from July 1-3.

A relieving yarn

A Castlemaine shearer has played a key role in the triumphant yarn of Victoria the overly burdened sheep, relieving her of a...

Trackside reinvention

Eve Lamb Driving past the old railway goods shed in Newstead it's hard to miss the fact that work...

It takes a village

How the community can work together to address Mount Alexander Shire’s housing crisis is the focus of a new 10-year social and...

Dog attack devastates

Two escaped dogs attacked a flock of sheep at Baynton last week, killing two and maiming 33 that later had to be...

A fence too far?

Twelve Lancefield residents have until December's end to tear down their fences and gardens to accommodate a new council footpath.

$120,000 boost for rail trail

Plans to develop the Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail have moved a step closer with the state government committing $120,000 to assist with crucial...

Old hospital reno begins

Building works begin this week on the long-awaited redevelopment of the old Kyneton Hospital precinct. Aged-care provider Embracia Victoria...

Comp tempts taste buds

Holgate Brewhouse is tempting taste buds through a competition tapping into one of its most popular beers. The Woodend...

Spicy taco looks likely to warm

Eve Lamb It's an attention-securing start to our phone conversation. "All my life I've been joking...

Farmers win favour

A Kyneton sheep farming family is bound for big plans after a critical decision was made in their favour.

Urgent plea on netball needs

Kyneton netballers have made an urgent and desperate plea for action to bring their facilities up to code. Last...

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