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Hepburn Shire councillor Don Henderson, artist David Bromley, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas, singer Kate Ceberano and Cr John Cottrell announce the new festival in January this year.

New festival collapses

An arts and wellness festival awarded $450,000 in state government funding has been cancelled. Eyebrows were raised when the government announced the significant funding allocation...
A new $1,056,455 council contract will see Bendigo Regional YMCA Youth Services manage outdoor pools in Castlemaine, Harcourt and Maldon over the next three years.

The splash on our pool contracts

A new $1,056,455 council contract will see Bendigo Regional YMCA Youth Services manage outdoor pools in Castlemaine, Harcourt and Maldon over the next three...
Greg Barkla and Bob Bent with Bob's bike and Winston the Black Dog mascot at The Mill in Castlemaine.

Locals join the ride

Castlemaine locals Greg Barkla and Bob Bent have teamed up to take part in the Black Dog Ride, a 10-day motorcycle tour to raise...
Sylvia rides a Harley Street 500 and Mark rides a Harley 1200 Custom Sportster.

These riders dispel the myth

Macedon Ranges ULYSSES Club is working to dispel the long-held myth that 'bikers mean trouble'. Beyond the intimidating Harley handles, leather jackets and 'tough guy'...
Preparing to compete: Harcourt's Brasher family features five keen mountain biking members who are looking forward to this weekend's competition Pictured (left to right) are Owen Brasher,13, Al Brasher, 15, Andrea Brasher, Sammy Brasher, 10, Brian Brasher, Paddy Brasher, 4, and Declan Brasher, 7.

Riders raring to race

Harcourt's new mountain bike park hosts its first major competitive mountain biking event this Sunday. The Goldfields Winter Series is expected to bring up to...

Backlash over bike review

Community backlash may force Macedon Ranges Shire Council to reconsider a review of its ban on motorised recreational vehicle use within 500 metres of...
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