Tag: Mount Alexander Shire
Friendship captures hearts
A novel published last year, inspired by the extraordinary friendship of Mount Alexander based teenagers, Jarrah Podesta and Mathilde Cross, has won...
The Compost Conversation – with Joel Meadows
Carbon cap and store
There is a little trick you can do every time you add ingredients to your...
Feeling the heat?
It can be hard to stay warm during these winter months, and let’s face it, it can be hard to make it...
The harsh realities of living rough
People often talk about the pervasiveness of homelessness but what does that really mean?
There are a multitude...
The true cost of the housing crisis
Jade Jungwirth"I can't save money. I'm trapped paying way too much for rent and paying for rooms I don't even need and...
Flagship festival to launch
Now in its 47th year, the Castlemaine State Festival is launching its 2023 season with a preview event at Castlemaine Goods Shed...
Bin bandit put on notice
Castlemaine Police are seeking information from the public following a series of incidents where rubbish and recycle bins were mowed down by...
MainFM celebrates Australian music
94.9 MainFM will be celebrating all the diversity and talent of homegrown artists with a full week dedicated to playing Australian music in honour...
Flood damage widespread
Roads were closed across Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges Shires as last Thursday’s rain event saw local creeks and rivers burst their banks and...
Pride choir welcomes newcomers
Lisa Dennis
Castlemaine Pride Choir is inviting new members to join the friendly and inclusive local group.
And the best news is that you don't have...
Help shape a positive future
Lisa Dennis
The Positive Ageing Advocacy Group is on the hunt for new members keen to make a difference in the lives of Mount Alexander...
Housing crisis hits home
Angela Crawford
At 70 years of age, Joy Carroll is facing the prospect of soon being homeless.
Joy rents a house in Harcourt but the owners...
