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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 in recent months. With ever-expanding housing developments sprawling across McKenzie Hill and consequently bringing a significant number of cars onto the Pyrenees Highway from Diamond Gully Road and other intersections local…
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Romsey Market reboot
Lancefield Romsey Lions Club is bringing back Romsey Market after more than a decade. The market will make its return on Sunday, February 12, at the corner of Romsey Skate Park with plenty to browse. Coordinator Angela Heywood said about 47 stallholders have signed up with goods ranging from arts and crafts to produce and…
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GDCA flood appeal a huge success
Gisborne District Cricket Association and the community has rallied behind one of its own to raise more than $20,000 in a big bash fundraiser event. In October, the Malmsbury Cricket Club was devastated by floods which caused major damage to the clubrooms and resulted in equipment and content losses of more than $30,000. The MCC…
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AO for Woodend’s Professor Tonge
Bruce Tonge’s ground-breaking work in child psychiatry over five decades has focused on autism spectrum disorders and behavioural and emotional disturbance in children with intellectual disability. The Woodend-based Emeritus Professor has been named an Officer of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day Honours in acknowledgement of his service to research and education…
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Citizen of the Year honoured
Sue Anderson has made thousands of rescues in more than 20 years as a wildlife carer. Last week the Gisborne resident was honoured for her tireless work as Macedon Ranges’ Citizen of the Year. No two rescues are the same and being nimble is almost a prerequisite for the job when rescues can involve anything…
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A lifelong passion
Watching a child have a light-bulb moment in education is one of the greatest joys in teaching for Elaine Murphy. Her successful 40-year career in primary teaching, and dedication to the arts, saw her awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day honours. Ms Murphy told the Express teaching had been a…
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2023 festival line-up revealed!
A huge crowd packed The Goods Shed on Saturday morning for the launch of the impressive 2023 season line up for the Castlemaine State Festival’s highly anticipated 24th biennial event. The diverse curation of the very best local and international arts talent and events will bring focus to Castlemaine, spotlighting the arts culture of the…
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Prison healthcare shake-up
Following a massive shakeup to the state’s prison healthcare system Dhelkaya Health in Castlemaine will become the lead healthcare provider for prisoners at Tarrengower Prison from July 1. Private healthcare provider GEO Group Australia will be replacing Correct Care Australasia in the state’s male prisons, including the two in Castlemaine, and maximum security Dame Phyllis…
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Mount Macedon Memorial Cross plans questioned
Significant native vegetation is earmarked for removal in a proposal to restore views to Melbourne from Mount Macedon Memorial Cross. Built in the 1930s, the cross is considered one of the most significant war memorials in Victoria but decades of growth have altered its original view lines. Parks Victoria’s viewscape project seeks to clear up…
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Telegraph station connects to NBN
Some exciting developments have recently occurred at the Old Telegraph Station in Barker Street, Castlemaine. In December, the building was connected to the NBN bringing the historic station into the 21st century. In January 1857, the building had been connected to the Sandhurst telegraph line. The introduction of the electric telegraph in Castlemaine, and other…
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Pop up garlic farmers program
With its aim to give Australians hands-on experience and to grow a new generation of Australian farmers, Farmer Incubator has announced the return of its sought-after Pop Up Garlic Farmers program. Kicking off in February, people have the unique opportunity to participate in a program that teaches you how to plant and nurture a market…
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Are you the next Idyll?
Registration for Castlemaine Idyll 2023 is now open! Castlemaine Idyll is Castlemaine’s ultimate annual talent contest, and has been running for more than 12 years. Featuring hot local talent, a hugely talented professional band, celebrity judges and a community uniting joyously in support, the theme for Idyll 2023 is ‘Shine’. Registrations close this Friday January…