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  • The magnitude of all things

    The magnitude of all things

    In the wake of COP26 in Glasgow, Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival’s latest pop-up offering, The Magnitude of All Things, couldn’t be…

  • Cheque brings welcome paws for thought

    Cheque brings welcome paws for thought

    In the past few days the crew at Mount Alexander Animal Welfare’s Castlemaine animal shelter have received more than 6000…

  • Visit the artists of Macedon

    Visit the artists of Macedon

    After two successful Open Studios in February and April this year, Macedon artists are opening their studios once again this…

  • Sisters deliver gratitude boxes

    Sisters deliver gratitude boxes

    Four Kyneton sisters have teamed up to deliver care packages to Victorian healthcare workers. Condliffe sisters, Alison, Angela, Katy and…

  • Vet takes to the skies

    Vet takes to the skies

    Gisborne veterinarian Robert Payne has turned a stress-relieving hobby into a charitable contribution for patients in need – but not…

  • Creating a ‘safe space’ in Castlemaine

    Creating a ‘safe space’ in Castlemaine

    Suicide prevention and postvention group ELM (Every Life Matters) has received funding to create a new ‘Safe Space’ in Castlemaine…

  • Newstead calls for flashing lights

    Newstead calls for flashing lights

    The Newstead community is lobbying Mount Alexander Shire Council in the hope of getting flashing safety lights installed to highlight…

  • Epic orchestra performance

    Epic orchestra performance

    This Saturday is a special one for Resonance String Orchestra as it delivers Epic, its debut Mount Alexander Shire live performance in…

  • Regional pride on show

    Regional pride on show

    An evening celebrating fashion, self-expression and affirmation is planned for the Macedon Ranges this week. ‘Queers on the Catwalk’ will…

  • Gisborne aged care approved

    Gisborne aged care approved

    Benetas will soon deliver a new, architecturally designed residential aged-care home for Gisborne. Macedon Ranges Council granted a permit for…

  • Plant sale fundraiser a success

    Plant sale fundraiser a success

    A wet weekend did not deter Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees volunteers. On Saturday, their outdoor plant stall went…

  • MIGHTY MEDAL EFFORT

    MIGHTY MEDAL EFFORT

    Castlemaine’s Remembrance Day service held special significance for one local family with the presentation of a set of replacement war…