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Premier stops over to enjoy local festival

Among the visitors to Applefest was Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan who has links to Harcourt with her children formerly attending the local preschool.

Castlemaine Circus celebrates

Castlemaine Circus has, for the first time in its ten-year history, secured a permanent home.

Driver airlifted to hospital

Emergency services attended an incident between Taradale and Malmsbury on Thursday morning, when a single vehicle collided with a tree and the driver was trapped. 

Women’s health under the microscope 

Federal MP Lisa Chesters recently paid a visit to The Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing with Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney.

Castlemaine Circus celebrates

Bronwen Willis

Supporting young people’s mental health

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting parents and carers to attend a youth mental health first aid workshop.

Memory Walk & Jog

Dementia Australia’s largest fundraising event is heading to Bendigo with walkers, runners and joggers setting off on Saturday, April 20 at the Bendigo Botanic Gardens.

Voice of Martyrs

Recently Grace Church had a visit from our Voice of the Martyrs (hereafter 'VOM') representative Ps Marcel Enuica. He reminded us of the need for Christians around the world who are free to worship to stand side by side with those brothers in Christ who are oppressed, persecuted, and even martyred for their faith.

Guildford General Store closes its doors

The news that the Guildford General Store was closing was a blow for residents who use the store to buy their basic provisions, get a coffee and have a place to gather.

Quick response to Taradale fire

CFA from across the region attended a fire on the Calder Highway in Taradale on Saturday, March 2.

Sandy Creek update

Four weeks have passed since the Mount Alexander Shire Council advised the owners of Sandy Creek Clydesdales that they needed to cease tours and lessons on their property in Maldon. 

Major V/Line disruptions

Rail Tram and Bus Union members employed by V/Line will take protected industrial action in the form of a work stoppage from 3am to 4pm today, Friday March 8.

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