Nation’s best at Newham
Newham Primary School has bee named the winner of the 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Team Award at the National Landcare Awards Gala on August...
Nominate now for the Mount Alexander Business Awards
The Mount Alexander Business Awards are on again and it’s time to nominate your favourite business.The awards are proudly run by Mount Alexander Shire...
Yes in my backyard
A trial neighbourhood solution to reducing organics in landfill will be expanded thanks to a $60,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Recycling Communities Fund.The...
Passion pays off for mumpreneurs
Seven Macedon Ranges businesswomen have been named finalists in the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards.The Women's Business School awards celebrate Australian mums in business achieving outstanding...
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...
