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Young artists celebrated

Mount Alexander Shire Council is supporting young artists to showcase their talents by hosting a new art exhibition in Castlemaine.

Gentleman’s Ride raises $18,871 men’s health

The Castlemaine Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride on Sunday was a roaring success with a whopping 81 riders taking part.

Harcourt in the spotlight

Postcards' presenter Todd Woodbridge will be visiting Harcourt in this Sunday's episode.

April named ‘Midwife of the Year’

Castlemaine midwife April Jardine was named 'Midwife of the Year' at the 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards in Sydney on Tuesday evening.April...

Biggest Morning Tea returns to Plaistow

Whenever people gather almost inevitably a discussion will occur about one's health and of course that will include cancer in one of its many...
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...

Jim Crow Creek officially renamed

Jim Crow Creek has been renamed in the Victoria Government Gazette and will now be known as Larni Barramal Yaluk, meaning home or habitat...

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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...

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