WORKFORCE CRISIS – Overworked vets understaffed and under stress
Castlemaine veterinary professionals are among those demanding something be done to address a widespread shortage of vets amid reports the problem has...
Another assault at Malmsbury YJC
A Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre staff member was assaulted in yet another attack by an inmate yesterday.A Department of Justice and Community...
Feedback sought on Hanging Rock plan
Feedback has opened on Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s updated Environmental Management Plan for Hanging Rock.The plan will continue environmental works, such as...
Video celebrates local landcarers
A new 'Landcare Celebration' video pays tribute to the hardworking and passionate volunteer groups across the Mount Alexander region.
Telstra payphones are now free for calls within Australia
Telstra today announced that all Australians can now make calls right across the country for free on Telstra’s network of more than...
Bus pilot to test waters
The official launch of a new community minibus in Castlemaine late last week was not just about the bus.It was as much...
Kind-hearted generosity
We only have to witness the trials and tribulations leading up to the belated 2020 Olympics in Tokyo to realise that even...
Postie pilgrimage
They're not hitting the road for a mail run, but these Australian 'postie bikes' are destined to deliver a different kind of...
Festival flexible
Even a small setback won’t deter the Woodend Winter Arts Festival from this weekend’s performances.
With the past few...
Oarsome Olympic effort
Water sport was never on the horizon for a young Ria Thompson growing up in Woodend.But that didn't stop the now 23-year-old...
Farmer wants a home
A Malmsbury cattle farmer is fighting to make his shed turned ‘man-cave’ into a legal residence.
Travis Bruni is...
Schwass to speak
Since retiring from Aussie Rules football in 2002, Wayne Schwass has been a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, and became one...
