Harcourt
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3AW hosts visit Castlemaine, Harcourt
In a boost for local tourism businesses, 3AW Breakfast broadcast live from Shedshaker Brewery on March 16, celebrating autumn with a special show designed to encourage people back to the region. Supported by Visit Victoria, this live show saw hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft showcase all there is to do and see in Castlemaine…
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Homeless in Harcourt
Over the past month, the Express has reported extensively on the devastating loss of homes and businesses caused by the fire in the Harcourt district on January 9. Emotional, financial and practical support has been readily available to those who lost their homes, but for people who do not fit into ‘traditional’ living arrangements, those…
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Share the love on Valentine’s Day
Castlemaine First Nations arts advocate and broadcaster, Pete Dawson, is rallying his friends to organise a ‘Share The Love’ bushfire benefit fair on Saturday February 14. Global Village Learning has made its new campus at the Old Castlemaine Gaol available and dozens of local musicians have committed to supporting the event, which will also include…
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Tatts for a cause
Forest Creek Tattoo is gearing up to hold a ‘Home is where the Harcourt is’ Tattoo Flash Day this Sunday February 8. The Castlemaine-based tattoo studio has hosted a number of Flash Days in the past for causes close to their heart, and wanted to do something to support the community of Harcourt and surrounds…
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Fire contained, recovery begins
The Fogartys Gap Road fire that impacted Ravenswood South, Walmer, Harcourt, Sutton Grange, Faraday and surrounds on January 9 was officially declared contained on Friday morning. CFA and Forest Fire Management crews have been working around the clock to build containment lines, back burn and black out the fire with the support of three aircraft.…
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Wildlife burnt, respondents at odds
Wildlife advocates have raised concern for the welfare of native animals and how the state government will respond since bushfires ravaged habitats in the past two weeks across Victoria. Rescuers across this region have so far aided – among others – burnt kangaroos and koalas, or their orphaned offspring, that emerged from the charred surrounds…
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PM witnesses Harcourt destruction, funding announced
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Harcourt on Sunday and unveiled a $19.5 million support package for those affected by the ongoing bushfires. He was joined by state MPs from across the Bendigo electorates – Maree Edwards, Lisa Chester’s, and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. The joint funding between the federal and state governments will establish a…
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Family devastated by loss
Harcourt mum Bianca Hitchens and her sons were among the community members to lose their homes in Friday’s fire at Harcourt.Bianca and her sons Tyler and Will were devastated. “I’m broken-hearted. Friday’s fires that hit Harcourt so quickly, claimed my beautiful modest 100-year-old cottage that I’ve lived in with my boys for 23 years. It…
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Harcourt fire not expected to expand far beyond current footprint tonight
The Ravenswood Fogarty’s Gap Road fire that has impacted Harcourt is not expected to expand far beyond its current footprint tonight, authorities have told residents. Incident controller Michael Masters explained what occurred during the fire and its current status at a community meeting this afternoon. The meeting was held at Kyneton where about 80-100 fire-threatened…
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‘Do not drink Harcourt water’ advisory
Coliban Water, following consultation with the Department of Health, has advised customers in Harcourt to not drink tap water from 11.45am on Saturday, January 10, until further notice. This advice has been issued following the fires in Harcourt on Friday, January 9, which impacted Coliban Water’s ability to safely access a burst water main that may…
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Harcourt goes hard with new drink launch
In a beverage market saturated with sugary, often artificial, hard lemon drinks, a new contender has emerged with a refreshing difference — Wildpoint Hard Lemon. A product of Harcourt, Wildpoint is a 100 per cent Australian owned and made brand with a clear vision to deliver a natural, locally made alternative for today’s discerning drinkers.…
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SES responds to wild weather
Castlemaine State Emergency Service volunteers were kept busy over the weekend, responding to 34 requests for assistance across Mount Alexander Shire between Friday evening and Sunday afternoon. The most heavily impacted area was Harcourt, where high winds brought down trees and caused damage to roads and properties. While the majority of calls related to fallen…