Harcourt

  • Brigades battle burn-offs

    Brigades battle burn-offs

    Fire brigades across the region have been kept busy bringing escaped fires under control over the past fortnight. In one…

  • Here’s cheers Harcourt – New venture to showcase regional produce

    Here’s cheers Harcourt – New venture to showcase regional produce

    It was a champagne, cider and canapés event as the new Harcourt Produce and General Store opened on Friday. “Employment,…

  • On track to tackle plastic waste

    On track to tackle plastic waste

    Local tourism railways have played a key role in the development of innovative recycled plastic sleepers that may ultimately help…

  • This ole house …

    This ole house …

    For many restoring a dilapidated house solo on a budget of practically nothing could be a headache. But for Castlemaine’s…

  • Locals join fire fight

    Locals join fire fight

    Local firies joined the fight at Bunyip State Park and Gippsland firegrounds last week. A Macedon Ranges strike team with…

  • A way of life under threat

    A way of life under threat

    A multi-pronged approach is needed to help combat the serious threat posed by fruit fly, advocates say. An action plan…

  • This project was picked!

    This project was picked!

    A project engaging local teenagers to help build Australia’s biggest miniature railway at Harcourt has won a $198,000 boost, emerging…

  • The splash on our pool contracts

    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…

  • Preschool under pressure

    Preschool under pressure

    Pressure to find a new home is building for Harcourt preschool with the lifestyle location in the grip of a…