Near-miss scare on railway line
Victorian Goldfields Railway crews were left in shock following a near miss between a train and a child on the railway line on October...
New role to address housing challenge
A dedicated housing officer has been appointed by Mount Alexander Shire Council to address the issue of boosting affordable housing in the shire.
Clare Richards...
Call for sanctuary
A bid to have duck shooting banned at Cairn Curran Reservoir near Baringhup is gaining support.
Environmental community groups say the activity is no longer...
Collective presents
Today the Macedon Ranges is known for its vibrant creative community but the area has always been home to creative souls.
The Buttlejorrk Artists group...
Concert for a cause
As the state's live entertainment sector comes back to life, Castlemaine locals have a unique chance to enjoy some top-shelf live music while supporting...
Ditch the plastic for No Packet November
Kyneton local Kate Coleman started the healthy eating and environment campaign, No Packet November, back in 2017 after noticing how many packets were in...
Musos conference in the ‘maine
Much of the region's live music muscle will be headed to Castlemaine this month for a debut three-day music conference aimed at helping the...
Excited about compost?
YIMBY is calling for experienced and enthusiastic composters to come on board and join The YIMBY (Yes in My Backyard) team.
They’ve been busy behind...
Crafting good health
Henry O’Sullivan is discovering Macedon Ranges’ creatives and what makes them tick.
The Kyneton YouTuber explores people's creative pursuits while discussing strategies to build positive...
An apocalyptic point
Things got a little creepy on the streets of Castlemaine last Friday.
Halloween-themed 'ghouls' were out in force, strategically positioned at the front of the...
RM BEGG SEEKS WHITE KNIGHT
Kyneton aged-care provider RM Begg may be unable to continue operating as an independent facility next year as it faces increased year-on-year operating losses.
The...
Ceramicist to open studio
Sculptural but functional are the wonders created in the studio of Macedon ceramicist Vanessa Lucas.
And people can watch her at work when joins the...
