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Have your say on speed limit

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting residents to have their say on a proposed speed limit reduction along a section of Harmony Way in Harcourt.

Powercor selects site for Maldon battery

Powercor has selected a site for the new Maldon community battery, designed to support more solar exports, maintain power reliability and reduce carbon emissions.

Most road deaths happen close to home

New research reveals that most deaths on regional Victorian roads over the past five years involved local residents, showing that the unexpected can happen even on the most familiar roads.

Take time to reflect

When it comes to the Sabbath day, many people struggle.

Stunning support for Rex

Overwhelming support for the return of the Phoenix Cinema at the Rex in Daylesford has been shown by a dinner that raised almost $22,000.

Why do I see or smell smoke?

With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns take place over the coming weeks.

Rouleurs tackle epic charity ride

The Castlemaine Rouleurs are back at it, continuing their long-standing tradition of raising much-needed funds for our local Dhelkaya Health service with a challenging and rewarding ride.

Essential works at hospital tomorrow

Dhelkaya Health’s program of infrastructure improvements continues at the Castlemaine campus, with the new main reception now open.

It’s a Monster Mash!

The monsters are back, and this time from space!

Councillors spar over advocacy

At last month's meeting of council, four items of urgent business were raised in relation to writing submissions to the National General Assembly of Local Governments ahead of the annual forum in June.

Women tackling the climate crisis

More than 100 women from across Australia gathered in Castlemaine over the weekend for the first Women's National Climate Congress.

E-bikes catch fire

Members of the Castlemaine Fire Brigade attended an incident involving two E-bikes at a property on Bowden Street last Friday March 28.

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