Tag: Mount Alexander
Medals of friendship to local volunteers
The volunteer work of 26 Timor-Leste friendship groups from across Australia was recognised with the Order of Timor-Leste Medal at a special event held...
Working towards net zero
Mount Alexander Net Zero Working Group is a group of seven passionate individuals who are helping local businesses reach 100 per cent clean energy.
To...
Cyclists call for action
Community members are calling for urgent improvements to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure at McKenzie Hill on the outskirts of Castlemaine following several near misses...
Twilight market a hit
The inaugural Maldon Twilight Market was a huge success with more than 1000 attendees and 32 market stalls, showcasing fabulous food, regional produce, and...
Big line-up for Town Folk Festival
The countdown is on until Castlemaine's highly anticipated second annual Town Folk Festival on Saturday February 11.
Bringing together 16 of the best contemporary artists...
Wood’s landscape win
Eve Lamb
Castlemaine artist Greg Wood has won Victoria's $20,000 John Lesley Art Prize.
The local artist claimed the newly announced award with his...
Restoration begins for old church
Mount Alexander Shire Council has begun work to repair and restore the former Wesleyan Church in Chewton.
The building located at 205 Main Road, was...
Run the Maine a success
Runners from across the region and beyond descended on Castlemaine on AFL grand final eve, September 23, for the annual Run The Maine fundraiser.
It...
Forced to flee: Afghani women make film in the ‘Maine
Eve Lamb
A group of young Afghani women who recently fled the oppressive rule of the Taliban have visited Castlemaine to play key roles in...
Prepare to huff n puff
Eve Lamb
With hundreds of runners already limbering up for Friday's long anticipated Run The Maine, organisers have their fingers crossed for ideal conditions.
"We're on...
Great Good Friday effort
Local fire brigades, businesses and individuals across Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander have boosted this year's Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal total.
Woodend, Newham...
Value in diversity
Windarring Disability Services is encouraging diversity in workplaces across Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shire.
Shaelee Desmond, Windarring's Australian Disability Enterprise team leader for Kyneton...
