Christmas came early for Castlemaine SES

Castlemaine SES volunteers will soon be better prepared to respond to incidents caused by increases in extreme weather events.The unit, which has fundraised $117,883...
Canberra's Brendan Matthews claims the honours in the Men's 120 metre Castlemaine Gift. Photo: Jamesons Photography

Castlemaine Gift stars shine in the wet

Last Sunday's 2026 Castlemaine Gift at the Camp Reserve has been hailed an incredible success despite the inclement conditions.Castlemaine Gift coordinator Darryl Nettleton said intermittent showers did nothing to...

CFA acknowledges climate change

Lauren Williams, Maldon The CFA acknowledges that man-made climate change is a driver of the increasing frequency and intensity of bushfires, according to a spokesperson interviewed on ‘The Upshot’ (last...


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