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Chewton CFA is flying the Progress Pride flag. L-R: (top) Bill Quirk, Jenna Tuke, (bottom) Barry Mounsey, James Godwin, Adam Ford, Jesse Boylan, Lil Waters, Astro and Robert Palmer. Photo: Steve Womersley.

Chewton CFA flies the flag for inclusion

The Progress Pride Flag is flying at Chewton CFA station to acknowledge IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. IDAHOBIT takes place...

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Author of Living Democracy: An ecological manifesto for the end of the world as we know it, Tim Hollo will be appearing at the Taproom on May 17. Photo supplied.

Building a thriving social ecosystem

The outlook for the world looks bleak but there’s a way for us to thrive that’s within easy reach. This is the message of...
Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards unties the ribbon to official open the new look school with Principal Bernadette McKenna, School Council president Megan Butler and school captains Arkie and Zac.

Historic Chewton school receives a makeover

Chewton Primary School has received a much needed $1.4 million refurbishment which has breathed new life into the historic local gem.But don't take our...
Local young people are invited to participate in an amazing opportunity to assist with an event featuring singer/songwriter Fred Smith next month.

Newstead Live seeks youth volunteers

Newstead Live is calling for youth volunteers who are interested in gaining experience in live performance management to assist with Fred Smith's show Sparrows...
Back to front L-R: Carol De Graauw, Carolyn Vickers, Mark Wardle, Malini Lewis, Jennifer Merkus, Irena Kaczmarek, Tricia Migdoll and Catherine Tait are pictured in the new gallery space.

New gallery launches at Maldon

A core group of artists from the Maldon Artists' Network (MANet) has created a gallery in the heart of historic Maldon. Consisting of eight...
Polly Filla and Dhelkaya Health's LGBTQIA+ Wellbeing Officer Sherene Clow are all smiles at Saturday's picnic. Photo: Craig Gaston.

Castlemaine celebrates ‘Pride’

The local queer community and allies turned out in force for the annual Castlemaine Pride Picnic at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens last Saturday.The flagship...

Events grants awarded

Mount Alexander Shire Council is pleased to announce that 17 local events will share in $33,000 in grants to activate the shire in the...

Proposed quarry unearths concerns

At the end of 2021, Justin and his partner Melanie purchased a large property in Shelbourne in the hopes of turning the place into...

Local schools’ sustainability strides score finalist spots

Two local schools are being recognised for their outstanding work in sustainability by being nominated as finalists in the 2023 ResourceSmart School Awards.Chewton Primary...
Kate Ceberano is pictured with members of the Ballarat Grammar bagpipe band at the recent launch. Photo: Sean McDonald.

Bold vision for gaol unveiled

The highly anticipated Bromley Collection Museum at the Old Castlemaine Gaol recently opened to the public.Locals and visitors enjoyed a sneak peek at the...
An exhibition by Castlemaine artist and restoration expert Clayton Tremlett honouring Victoria's World War I Diggers - IMMORTALS - will be officially launched at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery tomorrow, April 29. Photo: James McArdle.

Local artist honouring our Diggers

The Central Goldfields Art Gallery’s latest exhibition – IMMORTALS– featuring the work of Castlemaine artist Clayton Tremlett will be officially opened by Councillor Geoff Lovett...

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