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Next gen div vans deployed

New larger and safer police divisional vans are taking to the roads, with the first of the fleet delivered to Kyneton.

Ballet’s rising star: Laura Griffiths puts Australian Ballet under a spell

Gisborne-raised ballet dancer Laura Griffiths has returned home from London as one of the newest arrivals to The Australian Ballet.

Worth a second opinion

One Lancefield ratepayer has proven the worth of a second opinion after challenging a Macedon Ranges Shire Council edict.

Vandals strike church grounds

A banner in the grounds of the Anglican Church in Castlemaine calling on the public to vote Yes at the upcoming Voice Referendum was vandalised overnight on Saturday night.

Exhibition claims national honour

The good news continues for the newly installed Boorp Boorp Boondyil exhibition at the historic Castlemaine Market Building, with the announcement that exhibition celebrating...

Ash Wednesday memories captured

Macedon Ranges stories from the 1983 Ash Wednesday fires have been captured in a book. Memories of Ash Wednesday documents personal accounts from Bullengarook, Gisborne,...

Sports precinct works on hold

Work on the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct at New Gisborne has been brought to a halt after the construction company entered voluntary administration...

Mechanical marvel

Lisa Dennis The Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club is celebrating Australia's mechanical past at the club's 26th annual Vintage Engine Rally this coming weekend. This year's...

Harvest to begin for Macedon Ranges wine region

After a long and challenging year, the winemakers of the Macedon Ranges are finally seeing the approach of vintage 2023, just around the corner. It...

Romsey’s hard fight to glory

Bill WestIn one of the best Gisborne District Cricket Association grand finals for many years, Romsey fought tooth and nail to overcome Sunbury United...

Working towards net zero

Mount Alexander Net Zero Working Group is a group of seven passionate individuals who are helping local businesses reach 100 per cent clean energy. To...

Cyclists call for action

Community members are calling for urgent improvements to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure at McKenzie Hill on the outskirts of Castlemaine following several near misses...

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