Miller’s Max shortlisted
Delighted and surprised is the way Castlemaine writer Alex Miller has described seeing his debut work of non-fiction shortlisted for the National Biography Awards.
Late...
Fires inspire Woodend musician’s debut song
Hannah Cooper is using her music to start important conversations.Her beautiful but haunting debut, The Fire Song, comes with a message about summer fire danger...
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 become a...
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 Safety spokesperson...
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 weed control...
Video celebrates local landcarers
A new 'Landcare Celebration' video pays tribute to the hardworking and passionate volunteer groups across the Mount Alexander region.
The Connecting Country video was funded...
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 15,000 payphones.
In...
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 about the...
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 a big...
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 message.
The Postie...
Festival flexible
Even a small setback won’t deter the Woodend Winter Arts Festival from this weekend’s performances.
With the past few weeks being rather tumultuous, anyone would...
