Red Rebels to gather
Central Vic Climate Action is hosting a number of events to encourage creative action in response to the escalating environmental crisis including a parade...
Vossloh Cogifer set to relocate
Iconic local manufacturer Vossloh Cogifer has confirmed plans to relocate its rail manufacturing operations to Epsom in the next two years.
Locals meet to discuss future of ‘The Hub’
A crowd of around 50 community members turned out at the public meeting convened by the newly formed Castlemaine Community Co-operative at Castlemaine Town Hall on Wednesday night.
NBN fixed wireless network upgrading
Work has begun on upgrades to the NBN fixed wireless network in Baringhup and Mount Tarrengower.
Three decades shoulder to shoulder
The Newstead Men's Shed will be joining Sheds around the country to celebrate three decades of connection, community and camaraderie.
Older Adults Matter Too
According to a recent Victorian Coroners report, there has been a nine per cent increase in suicides in Victoria since 2021 with an increase of 32 per cent in men aged 65 and above.
Puppy rescued from mine shaft
A labrador puppy was rescued from a
25-metre-deep mine shaft in Maldon on Sunday afternoon.
Businesses on high alert after burglaries
Castlemaine business owners are on high alert following a series of break-ins over the past three months.
Referendum date announced
On Wednesday Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the referendum for the Voice will be held on October 14.
Busking for Change
Community members are invited to join Winters Flat Primary School for a range of activities to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day.
Vale Dianne
The community were saddened to hear of the passing of much-loved local nurse, midwife and breast care nurse Dianne McCoombe (nee Blakeley) on August 4.
Council approves subdivision in Chewton
Despite receiving 27 objections, Mount Alexander Shire councillors approved a proposal to subdivide 1.4 hectares of land.
